Tate vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tate

Boy #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"cheerful, pleasant"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#210
Total SSA Count
1,697
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Tate Rank #210
Paul Rank #264

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 vs #264 for Paul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tate or Paul more popular?

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Tate and Paul mean?

Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Tate and Paul boy or girl names?

Tate is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.

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