Paul vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

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Paul Rank #264

Alan Rank #167

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Alan more popular?

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Alan mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Paul and Alan boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.