Paul vs Bryson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Brice, the speckled one"

Origin: Welsh via English

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Paul Rank #264

Bryson Rank #147

Bryson is more popular, ranked #147 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Bryson more popular?

Bryson is more popular, ranked #147 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Bryson mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Bryson means "son of Brice, the speckled one" (Welsh via English origin).

Are Paul and Bryson boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Bryson is primarily a boy name.