Nehemiah vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nehemiah

Boy #427 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"comforted by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English African-American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#427
Total SSA Count
739
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Neh, Miah, Nia

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

Nehemiah Rank #427
Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #427 for Nehemiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nehemiah ___

  • Nehemiah James
  • Nehemiah Isaiah
  • Nehemiah Elijah
  • Nehemiah John
  • Nehemiah David
  • Nehemiah Michael

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 Nehemiah

Ezekiel Isaiah Elijah Miriam Deborah

If you choose Paul

Peter John Mary Elizabeth Mark

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nehemiah or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Nehemiah at #427 in the United States.

What do Nehemiah and Paul mean?

Nehemiah means "comforted by God" (Hebrew origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Nehemiah and Paul boy or girl names?

Nehemiah is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.

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