Paul vs Jose

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #91 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will increase, God will add"

Origin: Hebrew

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Paul Rank #264

Jose Rank #91

Jose is more popular, ranked #91 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Jose more popular?

Jose is more popular, ranked #91 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Jose mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Jose means "God will increase, God will add" (Hebrew origin).

Are Paul and Jose boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Jose is primarily a boy name.