Paul vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Ao

Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese Maori

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,516
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Paul Rank #264
Ao Rank #14,516

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #14516 for Ao.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paul or Ao more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Paul and Ao mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Paul and Ao boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.

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