Gonzalo vs Paulo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gonzalo

Boy #1,488 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"saved in battle"

Origin: Visigothic Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Galician

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,488
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gonza, Gon

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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

Gonzalo Rank #1,488
Paulo Rank #1,604

Gonzalo is more popular, ranked #1488 vs #1604 for Paulo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gonzalo ___

  • Gonzalo Alejandro
  • Gonzalo Miguel
  • Gonzalo Antonio
  • Gonzalo Carlos
  • Gonzalo Fernando
  • Gonzalo 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 Gonzalo

Diego Santiago Valentina Isabela Rodrigo

If you choose Paulo

Lucas Rafael Mateus Isabela Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gonzalo or Paulo more popular?

Gonzalo is more popular, ranked #1488 compared to Paulo at #1604 in the United States.

What do Gonzalo and Paulo mean?

Gonzalo means "saved in battle" (Visigothic Germanic origin). Paulo means "from the Paulus family" (Latin origin).

Are Gonzalo and Paulo boy or girl names?

Gonzalo is primarily a boy name. Paulo is primarily a boy name.

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