Harvey vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#264
Total SSA Count
1,320
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Harvey Rank #244
Paul Rank #264

Harvey is more popular, ranked #244 vs #264 for Paul.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Harvey ___

  • Harvey James
  • Harvey William
  • Harvey Thomas
  • Harvey George
  • Harvey Edward
  • Harvey Jack

Paul ___

  • Paul James
  • Paul Michael
  • Paul David
  • Paul Anthony
  • Paul Andrew
  • Paul Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Harvey

Archie Walter Edmund Violet Nora

If you choose Paul

Peter John Mary Elizabeth Mark

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harvey or Paul more popular?

Harvey is more popular, ranked #244 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Harvey and Paul mean?

Harvey means "battle worthy" (Old Breton origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Harvey and Paul boy or girl names?

Harvey is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.

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