Paul-David
Latin and Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Paul-David
Paul-David combines two names: Paul derives from the Latin "Paulus" meaning "small" or "humble," while David comes from the Hebrew "Dawid" meaning "beloved." The hyphenated form is primarily used in French-speaking and Christian contexts, blending a Greco-Roman apostolic name with a Hebrew biblical royal name.
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Etymology
Paul-David combines two names: Paul derives from the Latin "Paulus" meaning "small" or "humble," while David comes from the Hebrew "Dawid" meaning "beloved." The hyphenated form is primarily used in French-speaking and Christian contexts, blending a Greco-Roman apostolic name with a Hebrew biblical royal name.
Paul-David currently ranks #2,937 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1985.
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