Paulo
Portuguese · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Paulo
Paulo means "small" or "humble" and derives from the Latin name Paulus, which comes from the Roman family name based on the adjective paulus (little).
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Etymology
Paulo means "small" or "humble" and derives from the Latin name Paulus, which comes from the Roman family name based on the adjective paulus (little).
The name is primarily used in Portuguese and Brazilian cultures, with historical significance in Christianity due to Saint Paul (originally Saul, later called Paulus), one of Christianity's most important apostles and missionaries.
Paulo currently ranks #1,559 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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