Paul vs Jared

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

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Paul Rank #264

Jared Rank #394

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #394 for Jared.

Is Paul or Jared more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Jared at #394 in the United States.

What do Paul and Jared mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin).

Are Paul and Jared boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Jared is primarily a boy name.