Paul vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Paul Rank #264

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and River mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Paul and River boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.