Ciro vs Paolo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paolo

Boy #2,470 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,470
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pao

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ciro Rank #2,407
Paolo Rank #2,470

Ciro is more popular, ranked #2407 vs #2470 for Paolo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ciro ___

  • Ciro Marco
  • Ciro Antonio
  • Ciro Rafael
  • Ciro Leone
  • Ciro Emilio

Paolo ___

  • Paolo Marco
  • Paolo Antonio
  • Paolo Giovanni
  • Paolo Luca
  • Paolo Matteo
  • Paolo Enzo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ciro

Lorenzo Marco Giulia Sofia Luciano

If you choose Paolo

Marco Luca Giulia Sofia Chiara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ciro or Paolo more popular?

Ciro is more popular, ranked #2407 compared to Paolo at #2470 in the United States.

What do Ciro and Paolo mean?

Ciro means "sun, lord" (Old Persian origin). Paolo means "small, humble" (Latin origin).

Are Ciro and Paolo boy or girl names?

Ciro is primarily a boy name. Paolo is primarily a boy name.

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