Paul vs Briggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

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Paul Rank #264

Briggs Rank #327

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #327 for Briggs.

Is Paul or Briggs more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Briggs at #327 in the United States.

What do Paul and Briggs mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin).

Are Paul and Briggs boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Briggs is primarily a boy name.