Paul vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Paul Rank #264

Jonathan Rank #83

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Jonathan more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Jonathan mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Paul and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.