Paul vs Tatum

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #195 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Paul Rank #264

Tatum Rank #195

Tatum is more popular, ranked #195 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Tatum more popular?

Tatum is more popular, ranked #195 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Tatum mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Tatum means "cheerful settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Paul and Tatum boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Tatum is primarily a boy name.