Paul-André
Latin-Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Paul-André
Paul-André combines two names: Paul derives from the Latin "Paulus," meaning "small" or "humble," while André comes from the Greek "Andreas," meaning "strong" or "manly." This hyphenated combination is primarily used in French-speaking cultures, particularly in France, Quebec, and other Francophone regions, reflecting a 20th-century trend of pairing saint names; both names have Christian origins rooted in the apostles Paul and Andrew.
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Etymology
Paul-André combines two names: Paul derives from the Latin "Paulus," meaning "small" or "humble," while André comes from the Greek "Andreas," meaning "strong" or "manly." This hyphenated combination is primarily used in French-speaking cultures, particularly in France, Quebec, and other Francophone regions, reflecting a 20th-century trend of pairing saint names; both names have Christian origins rooted in the apostles Paul and Andrew.
Paul-André currently ranks #5,872 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1987.
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