Paul vs Ronan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #257 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little seal"

Origin: Old Irish

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Paul Rank #264

Ronan Rank #257

Ronan is more popular, ranked #257 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Ronan more popular?

Ronan is more popular, ranked #257 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Ronan mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Ronan means "little seal" (Old Irish origin).

Are Paul and Ronan boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Ronan is primarily a boy name.