Paul vs Royal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"kingly, of royal blood"

Origin: English

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Paul Rank #264

Royal Rank #428

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #428 for Royal.

Is Paul or Royal more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Royal at #428 in the United States.

What do Paul and Royal mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Royal means "kingly, of royal blood" (English origin).

Are Paul and Royal boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Royal is primarily a boy name.