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Paul vs Walker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#264
Total SSA Count
1,320
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Walker

Boy #82 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cloth walker, one who treads cloth"

Origin: Old English occupational surname

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#82
Total SSA Count
4,023
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Paul Rank #264
Walker Rank #82

Walker is more popular, ranked #82 vs #264 for Paul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paul or Walker more popular?

Walker is more popular, ranked #82 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Walker mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Walker means "cloth walker, one who treads cloth" (Old English occupational surname origin).

Are Paul and Walker boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Walker is primarily a boy name.

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