Paul vs Joel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Paul Rank #264

Joel Rank #219

Joel is more popular, ranked #219 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Joel more popular?

Joel is more popular, ranked #219 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Joel mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Joel means "Yahweh is God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Paul and Joel boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Joel is primarily a boy name.