Paul vs Eli

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #92 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascended, high"

Origin: Hebrew

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Paul Rank #264

Eli Rank #92

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Eli more popular?

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Eli mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Eli means "ascended, high" (Hebrew origin).

Are Paul and Eli boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Eli is primarily a boy name.