Paul

Pronunciation: [ p-AWL ]

Girl Name #39,029 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Paul is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-AWL.

Parents who love the name Paul often also consider Pauline, Pattie, Patsy .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #39,029
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Paula #753 Paulina #780 Paulette #1409 Pauline #3445

Also a Boy Name

Paul is also used as a boy name, ranked #264.

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Similar Names

Pauline Pattie Patsy Paulina Patty Paula Pansy Paralee

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Frequently Asked Questions About Paul

Is Paul a boy or girl name?

Paul is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #39029. As a boy name, it is ranked #264. Paul is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Paul?

Paul is pronounced p-AWL.

How popular is the name Paul?

Paul is currently ranked #39029 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Paul a common or rare name?

Paul is an uncommon name, ranked #39029 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Paul

Paul is a girl name .

Is Paul a boy or girl name? Paul is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #39,029 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #264. Paul is more commonly used as a boy name.

Paul is currently ranked #39,029 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Paul include Paula, Paulina, Paulette, Pauline . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.