Paul vs Brian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

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Paul Rank #264

Brian Rank #301

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #301 for Brian.

Is Paul or Brian more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Brian at #301 in the United States.

What do Paul and Brian mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin).

Are Paul and Brian boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Brian is primarily a boy name.