Sonny vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sonny

Boy #336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son, young boy"

Origin: English

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Sonny Rank #336

Paul Rank #264

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

Is Sonny or Paul more popular?

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

What do Sonny and Paul mean?

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

Are Sonny and Paul boy or girl names?

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