Omar vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Omar

Boy #260 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Hebrew Spanish African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#260
Total SSA Count
1,343
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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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

Omar Rank #260
Paul Rank #264

Omar is more popular, ranked #260 vs #264 for Paul.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Omar ___

  • Omar Ali
  • Omar Hassan
  • Omar James
  • Omar Abdullah
  • Omar Kareem
  • Omar Samir

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 Omar

Zara Layla Hassan Amir Leila

If you choose Paul

Peter John Mary Elizabeth Mark

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Omar or Paul more popular?

Omar is more popular, ranked #260 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Omar and Paul mean?

Omar means "flourishing, long-lived" (Arabic origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Omar and Paul boy or girl names?

Omar is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.

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