Paolo vs Renato

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paolo

Boy #2,470 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,470
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pao

Playground Safety Score

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Renato

Boy #2,479 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"reborn, born again"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Portuguese Spanish Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,479
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ren, Reni, Nato

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Paolo Rank #2,470
Renato Rank #2,479

Paolo is more popular, ranked #2470 vs #2479 for Renato.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Paolo ___

  • Paolo Marco
  • Paolo Antonio
  • Paolo Giovanni
  • Paolo Luca
  • Paolo Matteo
  • Paolo Enzo

Renato ___

  • Renato James
  • Renato Marco
  • Renato Luis
  • Renato Gabriel
  • Renato Antonio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Paolo

Marco Luca Giulia Sofia Chiara

If you choose Renato

Lucia Marco Sofia Dante Camila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paolo or Renato more popular?

Paolo is more popular, ranked #2470 compared to Renato at #2479 in the United States.

What do Paolo and Renato mean?

Paolo means "small, humble" (Latin origin). Renato means "reborn, born again" (Latin origin).

Are Paolo and Renato boy or girl names?

Paolo is primarily a boy name. Renato is primarily a boy name.

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