Paul vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Paul Rank #264

King Rank #343

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #343 for King.

Is Paul or King more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Paul and King mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Paul and King boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.