Esai vs Paulo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esai

Boy #1,516 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is salvation, the Lord saves"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Latin American Spanish Mexican Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,516
Total SSA Count
117
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sai, Esa

Playground Safety Score

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Esai Rank #1,516
Paulo Rank #1,604

Esai is more popular, ranked #1516 vs #1604 for Paulo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esai ___

  • Esai Alexander
  • Esai Antonio
  • Esai Mateo
  • Esai David
  • Esai Rafael

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 Esai

Isaiah Ezra Naomi Zara Gabriel

If you choose Paulo

Lucas Rafael Mateus Isabela Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esai or Paulo more popular?

Esai is more popular, ranked #1516 compared to Paulo at #1604 in the United States.

What do Esai and Paulo mean?

Esai means "God is salvation, the Lord saves" (Hebrew origin). Paulo means "from the Paulus family" (Latin origin).

Are Esai and Paulo boy or girl names?

Esai is primarily a boy name. Paulo is primarily a boy name.

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