Cristobal vs Paulo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cristobal

Boy #1,481 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bearer of Christ"

Origin: Greek (Christophoros)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Filipino Mediterranean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,481
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cris, Tobal, Tóbal

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Paulo

Boy #1,604 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Paulus family"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Italian Spanish Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,604
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Paulinho, Pau

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Popularity Comparison

Cristobal Rank #1,481
Paulo Rank #1,604

Cristobal is more popular, ranked #1481 vs #1604 for Paulo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cristobal ___

  • Cristobal Alejandro
  • Cristobal Fernando
  • Cristobal Miguel
  • Cristobal José
  • Cristobal Luis
  • Cristobal Antonio

Paulo ___

  • Paulo Ricardo
  • Paulo Eduardo
  • Paulo Miguel
  • Paulo Henrique
  • Paulo Andre
  • Paulo Sergio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cristobal

Alejandro Sebastian Valentina Isabella Rodrigo

If you choose Paulo

Lucas Rafael Mateus Isabela Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cristobal or Paulo more popular?

Cristobal is more popular, ranked #1481 compared to Paulo at #1604 in the United States.

What do Cristobal and Paulo mean?

Cristobal means "bearer of Christ" (Greek (Christophoros) origin). Paulo means "from the Paulus family" (Latin origin).

Are Cristobal and Paulo boy or girl names?

Cristobal is primarily a boy name. Paulo is primarily a boy name.

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