Federico vs Paulo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Federico

Boy #1,781 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic (frid + ric)

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American Argentinian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,781
Total SSA Count
92
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fede, Rico, Fred

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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

Federico Rank #1,781
Paulo Rank #1,604

Paulo is more popular, ranked #1604 vs #1781 for Federico.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Federico ___

  • Federico José
  • Federico Antonio
  • Federico Gabriel
  • Federico Alejandro
  • Federico Luis
  • Federico Marco

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 Federico

Valentina Isabella Alessandro Camila Matteo

If you choose Paulo

Lucas Rafael Mateus Isabela Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Federico or Paulo more popular?

Paulo is more popular, ranked #1604 compared to Federico at #1781 in the United States.

What do Federico and Paulo mean?

Federico means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic (frid + ric) origin). Paulo means "from the Paulus family" (Latin origin).

Are Federico and Paulo boy or girl names?

Federico is primarily a boy name. Paulo is primarily a boy name.

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