Arias vs Pau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arias

Boy #4,489 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, eagle (aristocratic)"

Origin: Latin/Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,489
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ari

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Pau

Boy #4,516 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small; humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Catalan Spanish Valencian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,516
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arias Rank #4,489
Pau Rank #4,516

Arias is more popular, ranked #4489 vs #4516 for Pau.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arias ___

  • Arias Sebastian
  • Arias Rafael
  • Arias Emilio
  • Arias Mateo
  • Arias Leonardo
  • Arias Gabriel

Pau ___

  • Pau Andreu
  • Pau Marc
  • Pau Joan
  • Pau Jordi
  • Pau Arnau
  • Pau Lluc

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arias

Mateo Sebastián Lucia Isabella Valentina

If you choose Pau

Marc Jan Oriol Laia Neus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arias or Pau more popular?

Arias is more popular, ranked #4489 compared to Pau at #4516 in the United States.

What do Arias and Pau mean?

Arias means "noble, eagle (aristocratic)" (Latin/Germanic origin). Pau means "small; humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Arias and Pau boy or girl names?

Arias is primarily a boy name. Pau is primarily a boy name.

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