Paula vs Romy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paula

Girl #753 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian German English Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#753
Total SSA Count
374
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Polly, Pau, Paulie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Paula Rank #753
Romy Rank #926

Paula is more popular, ranked #753 vs #926 for Romy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Paula ___

  • Paula Marie
  • Paula Ann
  • Paula Jean
  • Paula Grace
  • Paula Elizabeth
  • Paula Louise

Romy ___

  • Romy Elise
  • Romy Claire
  • Romy Jane
  • Romy Louise
  • Romy Anne
  • Romy Violet

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Paula

Peter Patricia Michael Barbara Mark

If you choose Romy

Cleo Milo Otto Lola Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paula or Romy more popular?

Paula is more popular, ranked #753 compared to Romy at #926 in the United States.

What do Paula and Romy mean?

Paula means "small, humble" (Latin origin). Romy means "dew of the sea (rosemary)" (Latin origin).

Are Paula and Romy boy or girl names?

Paula is primarily a girl name. Romy is primarily a girl name.

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