Paul vs Ryder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #134 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"horseman, knight"

Origin: Old English

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Paul Rank #264

Ryder Rank #134

Ryder is more popular, ranked #134 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Ryder more popular?

Ryder is more popular, ranked #134 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Ryder mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Ryder means "horseman, knight" (Old English origin).

Are Paul and Ryder boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Ryder is primarily a boy name.