Paul vs Sonny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son, young boy"

Origin: English

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Paul Rank #264

Sonny Rank #336

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #336 for Sonny.

Is Paul or Sonny more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Sonny at #336 in the United States.

What do Paul and Sonny mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Sonny means "son, young boy" (English origin).

Are Paul and Sonny boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Sonny is primarily a boy name.