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Paulson

Quick answerPaulson means "son of Paul" and derives from the Latin name Paulus, which originally meant "small" or "humble." The name is primarily used in English-speaking and Scandinavian cultures, with historical roots in Christian tradition due to its connection to the Apostle Paul.

Latin · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#10,450
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2016
Syllables2
OriginLatin
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish-speaking and Scandinavian
ReligionChristian
Letters7
Numerology8 Chaldean 33
Global rank#10,450

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

About the name Paulson

Paulson means "son of Paul" and derives from the Latin name Paulus, which originally meant "small" or "humble." The name is primarily used in English-speaking and Scandinavian cultures, with historical roots in Christian tradition due to its connection to the Apostle Paul.

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Etymology

Paulson means "son of Paul" and derives from the Latin name Paulus, which originally meant "small" or "humble." The name is primarily used in English-speaking and Scandinavian cultures, with historical roots in Christian tradition due to its connection to the Apostle Paul.

Paulson currently ranks #10,450 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.

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