Micah vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Micah

Boy #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (Mikha)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#86
Total SSA Count
3,909
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#264
Total SSA Count
1,320
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Micah Rank #86
Paul Rank #264

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 vs #264 for Paul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Micah or Paul more popular?

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Micah and Paul mean?

Micah means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (Mikha) origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Micah and Paul boy or girl names?

Micah is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.

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