Paul vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

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Paul Rank #264

Adolf Rank #26,599

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Paul or Adolf more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Paul and Adolf mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Paul and Adolf boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.