Paulo

Paulo is a boy's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 107 boys in the United States.

Paulo at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/www.ulukau.org/

About the name Paulo

Paulo belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Paulo first appears in Social Security records in 1913. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #935 in 1973, and in 2024 107 babies received the name — 4,921 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Paulo in US records

First recorded (US)
1913
Best US rank
#935 in 1973
Peak year
2006
Babies named Paulo in 2024
107
Total since 1880
4,921

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Paulo mean?

The meaning of Paulo is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Paulo a boy or girl name?

Paulo is a boy name. In 2024, 107 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Paulo?

Paulo comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Paulo?

Paulo first appears in US records in 1913. Its best-ever ranking was #935 in 1973, and 107 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Paulo?

Paulo is pronounced /www.ulukau.org/ (IPA).

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