Paulo vs Yoel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paulo

Boy #1,604 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Paulus family"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Italian Spanish Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,604
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Paulinho, Pau

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Yoel

Boy #1,503 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Yahweh is God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Spanish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,503
Total SSA Count
119
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yo, Yoyo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Paulo Rank #1,604
Yoel Rank #1,503

Yoel is more popular, ranked #1503 vs #1604 for Paulo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Paulo ___

  • Paulo Ricardo
  • Paulo Eduardo
  • Paulo Miguel
  • Paulo Henrique
  • Paulo Andre
  • Paulo Sergio

Yoel ___

  • Yoel Matias
  • Yoel David
  • Yoel Elias
  • Yoel Abraham
  • Yoel Levi
  • Yoel Samuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Paulo

Lucas Rafael Mateus Isabela Sofia

If you choose Yoel

Yael Ezra Levi Miriam Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paulo or Yoel more popular?

Yoel is more popular, ranked #1503 compared to Paulo at #1604 in the United States.

What do Paulo and Yoel mean?

Paulo means "from the Paulus family" (Latin origin). Yoel means "Yahweh is God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Paulo and Yoel boy or girl names?

Paulo is primarily a boy name. Yoel is primarily a boy name.

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