Paul vs Micah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#264
Total SSA Count
1,320
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Micah

Boy #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (Mikha)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#86
Total SSA Count
3,909
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Paul Rank #264
Micah Rank #86

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 vs #264 for Paul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paul or Micah more popular?

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Micah mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Micah means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (Mikha) origin).

Are Paul and Micah boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Micah is primarily a boy name.

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