Paul vs Arthur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

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12 High Risk

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Paul Rank #264

Arthur Rank #105

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Arthur more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Arthur mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Paul and Arthur boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.