Paul vs Edwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

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Paul Rank #264

Edwin Rank #383

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #383 for Edwin.

Is Paul or Edwin more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Edwin at #383 in the United States.

What do Paul and Edwin mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin).

Are Paul and Edwin boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Edwin is primarily a boy name.