Paul vs Rylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land where rye grows"

Origin: Old English

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Paul Rank #264

Rylan Rank #372

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #372 for Rylan.

Is Paul or Rylan more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Rylan at #372 in the United States.

What do Paul and Rylan mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Rylan means "land where rye grows" (Old English origin).

Are Paul and Rylan boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Rylan is primarily a boy name.