Mario vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mario

Boy #399 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of Mars, warrior"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Mario Rank #399

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #399 for Mario.

Is Mario or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Mario at #399 in the United States.

What do Mario and Paul mean?

Mario means "of Mars, warrior" (Latin origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Mario and Paul boy or girl names?

Mario is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.