Paolo vs Stefano

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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Popularity Comparison

Paolo Rank #2,470
Stefano Rank #2,301

Stefano is more popular, ranked #2301 vs #2470 for Paolo.

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

Stefano ___

  • Stefano Marco
  • Stefano Antonio
  • Stefano Luca
  • Stefano Giovanni
  • Stefano Alessio
  • Stefano Pietro

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Paolo

Marco Luca Giulia Sofia Chiara

If you choose Stefano

Lucia Marco Elena Matteo Chiara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paolo or Stefano more popular?

Stefano is more popular, ranked #2301 compared to Paolo at #2470 in the United States.

What do Paolo and Stefano mean?

Paolo means "small, humble" (Latin origin). Stefano means "crown, wreath" (Greek Stephanos origin).

Are Paolo and Stefano boy or girl names?

Paolo is primarily a boy name. Stefano is primarily a boy name.

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