Paul vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Paul Rank #264

Edward Rank #228

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Edward more popular?

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Edward mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Paul and Edward boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.