Paul vs Franklin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

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Paul Rank #264

Franklin Rank #389

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #389 for Franklin.

Is Paul or Franklin more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Franklin at #389 in the United States.

What do Paul and Franklin mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin).

Are Paul and Franklin boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Franklin is primarily a boy name.