Antonio vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Antonio

Boy #181 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless, of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#181
Total SSA Count
2,047
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tony, Toni, Anton

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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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Popularity Comparison

Antonio Rank #181
Paul Rank #264

Antonio is more popular, ranked #181 vs #264 for Paul.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Antonio ___

  • Antonio Carlos
  • Antonio Miguel
  • Antonio Luis
  • Antonio James
  • Antonio Rafael
  • Antonio Marco

Paul ___

  • Paul James
  • Paul Michael
  • Paul David
  • Paul Anthony
  • Paul Andrew
  • Paul Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Antonio

Isabella Sofia Marco Elena Mateo

If you choose Paul

Peter John Mary Elizabeth Mark

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Antonio or Paul more popular?

Antonio is more popular, ranked #181 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Antonio and Paul mean?

Antonio means "priceless, of inestimable worth" (Latin origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Antonio and Paul boy or girl names?

Antonio is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.

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