Kortez vs Pau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kortez

Boy #4,498 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"courteous, well-mannered"

Origin: Spanish/Old French

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,498
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kory, Kort, Tez

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Pau

Boy #4,516 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small; humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Catalan Spanish Valencian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,516
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kortez Rank #4,498
Pau Rank #4,516

Kortez is more popular, ranked #4498 vs #4516 for Pau.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kortez ___

  • Kortez James
  • Kortez Darius
  • Kortez Xavier
  • Kortez Emilio
  • Kortez Andre
  • Kortez Elias

Pau ___

  • Pau Andreu
  • Pau Marc
  • Pau Joan
  • Pau Jordi
  • Pau Arnau
  • Pau Lluc

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Pau

Marc Jan Oriol Laia Neus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kortez or Pau more popular?

Kortez is more popular, ranked #4498 compared to Pau at #4516 in the United States.

What do Kortez and Pau mean?

Kortez means "courteous, well-mannered" (Spanish/Old French origin). Pau means "small; humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Kortez and Pau boy or girl names?

Kortez is primarily a boy name. Pau is primarily a boy name.

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