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Quick answerPaal is the Scandinavian form of Paul, derived from the Latin name Paulus, which means "small" or "humble" from the Latin adjective paulus.

Latin · Boy · 1 syllable

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#4,415
TrendVintage
Peak year1958
Syllables1
OriginLatin
LanguageScandinavian/Norse
CultureNordic
ReligionChristianity
Letters4
Numerology3 Chaldean 4
Global rank#432

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Paal

Paal is the Scandinavian form of Paul, derived from the Latin name Paulus, which means "small" or "humble" from the Latin adjective paulus.

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Etymology

Paal is the Scandinavian form of Paul, derived from the Latin name Paulus, which means "small" or "humble" from the Latin adjective paulus. The name has roots in the apostle Saint Paul and was historically used throughout Christian cultures, particularly in Norway, Denmark, and other Nordic countries where it remains common.

Paal currently ranks #4,415 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1958.

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