Neri vs Paulino

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neri

Boy #5,667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my candle, my light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Italian Jewish Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,667
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Neri Rank #5,667
Paulino Rank #5,824

Neri is more popular, ranked #5667 vs #5824 for Paulino.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Neri ___

  • Neri James
  • Neri Cole
  • Neri Finn
  • Neri Roan
  • Neri Blake
  • Neri Soren

Paulino ___

  • Paulino Jose
  • Paulino Antonio
  • Paulino Miguel
  • Paulino Luis
  • Paulino Carlos
  • Paulino Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Neri

Levi Eli Arlo Mira Soren

If you choose Paulino

Sofia Isabella Miguel Carlos Valentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Neri or Paulino more popular?

Neri is more popular, ranked #5667 compared to Paulino at #5824 in the United States.

What do Neri and Paulino mean?

Neri means "my candle, my light" (Hebrew origin). Paulino means "small, humble" (Latin origin).

Are Neri and Paulino boy or girl names?

Neri is primarily a boy name. Paulino is primarily a boy name.

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