Paul vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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8 High Risk

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Paul Rank #264

Frederick Rank #424

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Paul or Frederick more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Paul and Frederick mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Paul and Frederick boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.