Jesus vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesus

Boy #164 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Yahweh saves; God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew (Yeshua)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Mexican Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#164
Total SSA Count
2,210
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Chuy, Jess, Jessie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Jesus Rank #164
Paul Rank #264

Jesus is more popular, ranked #164 vs #264 for Paul.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jesus ___

  • Jesus Miguel
  • Jesus Antonio
  • Jesus Emanuel
  • Jesus David
  • Jesus Angel
  • Jesus Alejandro

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 Jesus

Maria Jose Angel Gabriel Sofia

If you choose Paul

Peter John Mary Elizabeth Mark

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jesus or Paul more popular?

Jesus is more popular, ranked #164 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Jesus and Paul mean?

Jesus means "Yahweh saves; God is salvation" (Hebrew (Yeshua) origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Jesus and Paul boy or girl names?

Jesus is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.

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