Paul vs Matteo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #138 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

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Paul Rank #264

Matteo Rank #138

Matteo is more popular, ranked #138 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Matteo more popular?

Matteo is more popular, ranked #138 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Matteo mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Matteo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin).

Are Paul and Matteo boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Matteo is primarily a boy name.