Paolina vs William

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paolina

Girl #13,583 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin via Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian Latino/Hispanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,583
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Paola, Lina, Pia

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William

Boy #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector, strong-willed guardian"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10
Total SSA Count
10,596
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Will, Bill, Billy

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Popularity Comparison

Paolina Rank #13,583
William Rank #10

William is more popular, ranked #10 vs #13583 for Paolina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Paolina ___

  • Paolina Maria
  • Paolina Sofia
  • Paolina Elena
  • Paolina Giulia
  • Paolina Rosa

William ___

  • William James
  • William Thomas
  • William Henry
  • William Alexander
  • William Edward
  • William Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Paolina

Matteo Ginevra Isabella Lorenzo Valentina

If you choose William

Charlotte Eleanor Amelia Olivia Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paolina or William more popular?

William is more popular, ranked #10 compared to Paolina at #13583 in the United States.

What do Paolina and William mean?

Paolina means "small, humble" (Latin via Italian origin). William means "resolute protector, strong-willed guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Paolina and William boy or girl names?

Paolina is primarily a girl name. William is primarily a boy name.

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