Paul vs Ferrin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#264
Total SSA Count
1,320
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ferrin

Boy #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic Contemporary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20,697
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Paul Rank #264
Ferrin Rank #20,697

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paul or Ferrin more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Paul and Ferrin mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Paul and Ferrin boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Ferrin is primarily a boy name.

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