Paolo

Boy's name

Paolo is an Italian form of the name Paul, which is of Latin origin. It means "small" or "humble."

Meaning Small, humble
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 56
Peak year 2007

Appears In These Collections

Italian

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Paolo Maldini - Soccer player, AC Milan legend.
  • Paolo Nutini - Singer-songwriter, "New Shoes" hit.
  • Paolo Sorrentino - Film director, "The Great Beauty" Oscar winner.
  • Paolo Rossi - Soccer player, 1982 World Cup hero.
  • Paolo Veronese - Renaissance painter, "The Wedding at Cana."
  • Paolo Guerrero - Soccer player, Peru national team captain.
  • Paolo Di Canio - Soccer player, fiery Italian forward.
  • Paolo Bettini - Cyclist, two-time road race world champion.
  • Paolo Ruffini - Mathematician, Ruffini's rule in algebra.
  • Paolo Bacigalupi - Author, "The Windup Girl" sci-fi novel.

Brothers for Paolo

Boy names closely related to Paolo

Giorgio Alexi Boris Willy Kenney Matthieu Richie Sandro

Sisters for Paolo

Girl names closely related to Paolo

Cristine Kiyana Felice Adaiah Kareena Romy Krystine Aura

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Paolo

Pablo Paola Paul Paula Paulette Paulina Pauline Paulo

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