Paul vs Marcelo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #445 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of Mars, dedicated to Mars"

Origin: Latin (Marcus/Mars)

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Paul Rank #264

Marcelo Rank #445

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #445 for Marcelo.

Is Paul or Marcelo more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Marcelo at #445 in the United States.

What do Paul and Marcelo mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Marcelo means "of Mars, dedicated to Mars" (Latin (Marcus/Mars) origin).

Are Paul and Marcelo boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Marcelo is primarily a boy name.