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Omar vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Omar

Boy #260 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Hebrew Spanish African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#260
Total SSA Count
1,343
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Omar Rank #260
Paul Rank #264

Omar is more popular, ranked #260 vs #264 for Paul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Omar or Paul more popular?

Omar is more popular, ranked #260 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Omar and Paul mean?

Omar means "flourishing, long-lived" (Arabic origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Omar and Paul boy or girl names?

Omar is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.

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