Paul vs Mario

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #399 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of Mars, warrior"

Origin: Latin

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Paul Rank #264

Mario Rank #399

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #399 for Mario.

Is Paul or Mario more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Mario at #399 in the United States.

What do Paul and Mario mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Mario means "of Mars, warrior" (Latin origin).

Are Paul and Mario boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Mario is primarily a boy name.