Paul vs Robert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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✓ All Clear

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

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24 High Risk

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Paul Rank #264

Robert Rank #90

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Robert more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Robert mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Paul and Robert boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.