Paul vs Xavier

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #102 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"savior"

Origin: Spanish

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Paul Rank #264

Xavier Rank #102

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Xavier more popular?

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Xavier mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Xavier means "savior" (Spanish origin).

Are Paul and Xavier boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Xavier is primarily a boy name.