Bess vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Bess Rank #29,992
Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #29992 for Bess.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bess ___

No pairings available yet.

Paul ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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If you choose Paul

Peter John Mary Elizabeth Mark

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bess or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Bess at #29992 in the United States.

What do Bess and Paul mean?

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

Are Bess and Paul boy or girl names?

Bess is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.

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