Paul vs Theo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

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Paul Rank #264

Theo Rank #80

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Theo more popular?

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Theo mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are Paul and Theo boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.