Paul vs Javier

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #247 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"new house"

Origin: Basque

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Paul Rank #264

Javier Rank #247

Javier is more popular, ranked #247 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Javier more popular?

Javier is more popular, ranked #247 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Javier mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Javier means "new house" (Basque origin).

Are Paul and Javier boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Javier is primarily a boy name.