Paul vs Johnny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Paul Rank #264

Johnny Rank #458

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #458 for Johnny.

Is Paul or Johnny more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Johnny at #458 in the United States.

What do Paul and Johnny mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Paul and Johnny boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Johnny is primarily a boy name.