Bento vs Pau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bento

Boy #4,549 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blessed"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,549
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ben

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bento Rank #4,549
Pau Rank #4,516

Pau is more popular, ranked #4516 vs #4549 for Bento.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bento ___

  • Bento James
  • Bento Oliver
  • Bento Cruz
  • Bento Leo
  • Bento Kai
  • Bento Cole

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 Bento

Nico Mila Hugo Lucia Felix

If you choose Pau

Marc Jan Oriol Laia Neus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bento or Pau more popular?

Pau is more popular, ranked #4516 compared to Bento at #4549 in the United States.

What do Bento and Pau mean?

Bento means "blessed" (Latin origin). Pau means "small; humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Bento and Pau boy or girl names?

Bento is primarily a boy name. Pau is primarily a boy name.

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