Paulo vs Yuri

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

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Yuri

Girl #1,494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily (flower)"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Korean Russian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,494
Total SSA Count
146
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yu

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Paulo Rank #1,604
Yuri Rank #1,494

Yuri is more popular, ranked #1494 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

Yuri ___

  • Yuri Hana
  • Yuri Mei
  • Yuri Sofia
  • Yuri Elise
  • Yuri Rose
  • Yuri Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Paulo

Lucas Rafael Mateus Isabela Sofia

If you choose Yuri

Hana Sakura Mei Kenji Hiro

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paulo or Yuri more popular?

Yuri is more popular, ranked #1494 compared to Paulo at #1604 in the United States.

What do Paulo and Yuri mean?

Paulo means "from the Paulus family" (Latin origin). Yuri means "lily (flower)" (Japanese origin).

Are Paulo and Yuri boy or girl names?

Paulo is primarily a boy name. Yuri is primarily a girl name.

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