Xavier vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xavier

Boy #102 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"savior"

Origin: Spanish

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Xavier Rank #102

Paul Rank #264

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

Is Xavier or Paul more popular?

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

What do Xavier and Paul mean?

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

Are Xavier and Paul boy or girl names?

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