Heitor vs Paolo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heitor

Boy #2,562 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"holding fast, steadfast protector"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,562
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hei, Tor

Playground Safety Score

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Paolo

Boy #2,470 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,470
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pao

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Heitor Rank #2,562
Paolo Rank #2,470

Paolo is more popular, ranked #2470 vs #2562 for Heitor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Heitor ___

  • Heitor Miguel
  • Heitor Rafael
  • Heitor Lucas
  • Heitor Eduardo
  • Heitor Gabriel
  • Heitor Carlos

Paolo ___

  • Paolo Marco
  • Paolo Antonio
  • Paolo Giovanni
  • Paolo Luca
  • Paolo Matteo
  • Paolo Enzo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Heitor

Mateus Bernardo Camila Valentina Rodrigo

If you choose Paolo

Marco Luca Giulia Sofia Chiara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heitor or Paolo more popular?

Paolo is more popular, ranked #2470 compared to Heitor at #2562 in the United States.

What do Heitor and Paolo mean?

Heitor means "holding fast, steadfast protector" (Greek origin). Paolo means "small, humble" (Latin origin).

Are Heitor and Paolo boy or girl names?

Heitor is primarily a boy name. Paolo is primarily a boy name.

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