Paul vs Emerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Paul Rank #264

Emerson Rank #270

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Paul or Emerson more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Paul and Emerson mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Paul and Emerson boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.