Paul vs Rome

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

Rome

Boy #454 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from Rome, the Eternal City"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian American Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#454
Total SSA Count
688
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Paul Rank #264
Rome Rank #454

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #454 for Rome.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paul or Rome more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Rome at #454 in the United States.

What do Paul and Rome mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Rome means "from Rome, the Eternal City" (Latin origin).

Are Paul and Rome boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Rome is primarily a boy name.

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