Paul vs Jesus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #164 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh saves; God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew (Yeshua)

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Paul Rank #264

Jesus Rank #164

Jesus is more popular, ranked #164 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Jesus more popular?

Jesus is more popular, ranked #164 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Jesus mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Jesus means "Yahweh saves; God is salvation" (Hebrew (Yeshua) origin).

Are Paul and Jesus boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Jesus is primarily a boy name.