Paul-Joseph
Latin and Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Paul-Joseph
Paul-Joseph combines two Latin-rooted names: Paul derives from Paulus meaning "small" or "humble," while Joseph comes from Yosef meaning "God will increase." The name is primarily used in French, German, and Italian Catholic communities, with notable historical figures including the 18th-century philosopher Paul-Joseph Proudhon and various Catholic clergy and saints.
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Etymology
Paul-Joseph combines two Latin-rooted names: Paul derives from Paulus meaning "small" or "humble," while Joseph comes from Yosef meaning "God will increase." The name is primarily used in French, German, and Italian Catholic communities, with notable historical figures including the 18th-century philosopher Paul-Joseph Proudhon and various Catholic clergy and saints.
Paul-Joseph currently ranks #5,866 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1991.
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