Paulo name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Latin
Usage: Portuguese, Hawaiian, Italian, Scandinavian, Spanish, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Greenlandic
Pronunciation: pa(u)-lo
Meaning: The Small, The Humble and Weak
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What does Paulo mean?

Widespread boy name Paulo means "The Small, The Humble or Weak". It is rooted from Latin is used dominantly in Norwegian, Portuguese, Italian, Scandinavian, Swedish, Danish, Hawaiian, Spanish, Finnish and Greenlandic. Paulo is variation of eternal and famed Paul.

Also Paul is equivalent of Paulus in English, German and French languages. Paul's meaning is Biblical Apostle and Evangelist Paul's Letters to Early Christians Comprise Many New Testament Books and Humble is originated from Latin and Greek.

Paulo is equivalent of Paulus in Portuguese language. Also Paulo is form of Pauluse in Greenlandic language. Paulo is celebrated on June 29th.

How do I pronounce Paulo?

Two syllabled Paulo is pronounced as pa(u)-lo.

Variants of Paulo

Paulus, Paul, Havel, Palle, Paulin, Adrianpaul, Paulanthony, Joaopaulo, John, Jean, Joao, Pauluse, Paulinus, Gallus, Palne, Hadrianus, Adrian, Anthony, Dejohn, Gianni, Jackie, Yanis, Aaronjohn, John Paul, Jehanne, Ieuan, Johanan, Johannes, Gean, Ioan, Ionel, Johnna, Jennine, Donajean, Jean-Claude, Jeanne, Joaogabriel, Paulinas

Names that rhyme with Paulo

How popular is the name Paulo?

A common name in United States with over 4352 new-borns have been given the name since 1913. Currently the moniker is on a rise, in 1973, the moniker grabbed the 933rd spot and 122 baby boys were given the name.

Also, A common name in France having over 3917 recievers in 65 years of usage. When at its peak in 1973, it ranked 144th when 390 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

Paulo is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, although it has been in use since 1996 but could not make beyond the top 2000. Over 210 people have been named Paulo in England and Wales.

Also, it appeared first time in 1998 on baby boy names list of Belgium.

However things change on global perspective, Paulo is extremely popular in Brazil where every 1 in 200 have the name as well as in, Angola, Mozambique and Portugal.

Also the baby name is popular in Tanzania, Philippines, Guinea-Bissau, Mexico, Uganda, Argentina, East Timor, Chile, Colombia and Peru. According to our findings, at least 2730000 people have been bestowed Paulo around the globe.

YearRankBirths
20231579109
2022179290
2021181285
20201607100
2019210468
2018174388
2017199971
2016216363
2015208567
2014194474
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Paulo in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands169237510
Finland29223200
Sweden26815850
Norway2413450
Denmark108050

Here's what numbers has to say about Paulo

Focus on what's important to you rather than focusing on making other people content. Positive energy adores your spirit. People admire your charm and independent attitude about everything. You are always preoccupied with other people's problems because they know you are compassionate and ready to help at any time. It takes a long time for someone to gain a special place in your heart. People take you as a self-absorbed person but you don't care how they take you.

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  •  Françoise - Girl name Françoise came from Latin and Italian, meaning of Françoise is "Little Frenchwoman, Little Frenchman or Free Condition" is specifically used in French, Finnish and Swedish languages
  •  Peregreen - Latin name Peregreen is used as a boy name, meaning of Peregreen is "The Element Peregrinus Meaning Stranger Foreigner Traveller Pilgrim and Wanderer". Peregreen is resultant of Peregrine.
  •  Griselidis - Of Latin origin, Griselidis means "Thanks"
  •  Clemencia - Clemencia's meaning is Gentle and The Gentle is substantially used in English and Spanish, a baby girl name has origin in Latin. Clemencia is resulted from Clementine.
  •  Quest - Origin of Unwonted Quest is in Latin, meaning of Quest is "Journey" which is mainly used in English is aimed at both boys and girls
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Famous people named Paulo

  • Paulo R. Holvorcem, Brazilian amateur astronomer and mathematician
  • Paulo Casaca, Member of the European Parliament for Portugal's Socialist Party ; part of the Party of European Socialists
  • Paulo Alho, race car driver born in Sesimbra
  • Paulo Cesar Farias, political campaign treasurer of Brazilian President Fernando Collor de Mello and a central figure in the corruption scandal that resulted
  • Paulo Miyashiro, athlete from Brazil
  • Paulo Lins, Brazilian author
  • Paulo Gonzo, Portuguese singer and songwriter
  • Paulo Lukamba, led UNITA
  • Paulo Flores, musician from Angola
  • Paulo de Tarso Alvim, Brazilian recipient of the Order of Scientific Merit
  • Paulo Guerra, Portuguese former long-distance runner
  • Paulo César Ximenes, Brazilian economist
  • Paulo Montenegro Pires, Brazilian judge
  • Paulo Rogério Amoretty Souza, Brazilian lawyer and former chairman of the association football team Sport Club Internacional
  • Paulo Galvão, composer, lutenist, theorbist and guitarist
  • Paulo Autran, Brazilian film and theater actor
  • Paulo Alfeu Junqueira Duarte, Brazilian archaeologist and humanist
  • Paulo S. L. M. Barreto, Brazilian cryptographer and one of the designers of the Whirlpool hash function and the block ciphers Anubis and KHAZAD
  • Paulo Evaristo Arns, Brazilian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church,
  • Paulo Ribenboim, Brazilian-Canadian mathematician
  • Paulo Coelho, Brazilian lyricist and novelist
  • Paulo Freire, Brazilian educator and philosopher
  • Paulo Futre, Portuguese retired footballer
  • Paulo Ferreira, retired Portuguese footballer
  • Paulo Portas, Portuguese media and political figure,
  • Paulo Costanzo, Canadian actor,
  • Paulo Wanchope, Costa Rican former footballer and former Head Coach of the Costa Rica national football team
  • Paulo da Silva, Paraguayan footballer
  • Paulo da Gama, Portuguese explorer
  • Paulo Maluf, Brazilian politician with a career spanning over four decades and many functions
  • Paulo Muwanga, Ugandan politician
  • Paulo Sousa, Portuguese former footballer
  • Paulo César Carpegiani, Brazilian retired footballer
  • Paulo Rocha, Portuguese film director
  • Paulo Nagamura, retired Brazilian footballer
  • Paulo Dias de Novais, Portuguese colonizer of Africa
  • Paulo Autuori, Brazilian football coach
  • Paulo Pires, Portuguese television and film actor and former stage actor and fashion model
  • Paulo Cézar Caju, former football player from Brazil
  • Paulo Vanzolini, Brazilian scientist and music composer
  • Paulo Isidoro, Brazilian former association footballer
  • Paulo Bento, retired Portuguese footballer
  • Paulo Jr., Paulo Xisto Pinto Jr
  • Paulo Nunes, Brazilian former footballer
  • Paulo Leminski, Brazilian poet, translator, literary critic
  • Paulo Machado, Portuguese footballer
  • Paulo Mendes da Rocha, Brazilian architect
  • Paulo César Arruda Parente, former Brazilian footballer and currently manager of Juventude
  • Paulo Sérgio, Brazilian former footballer
  • Paulo Figueiredo, Angolan retired footballer
  • Paulo Santos, Portuguese retired footballer
  • Paulo Diogo, retired Swiss professional footballer of Portuguese descent
  • Paulo César Gusmão, former football goalkeeper and manager
  • Paulo Rink, Brazilian-born German former football forward

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  4. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
  5. Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
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