Paolo name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Latin
Usage: Italian, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Finnish
Pronunciation: pa(o)-lo
Meaning: The Small, The Humble and Weak
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What does Paolo mean?

The rare boy name Paolo has origin in Latin, Paolo means "The Small, The Humble or Weak" is majorly used in Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Italian and Finnish. Paolo is derivative of Paul.

Also Paul is form of Paulus in French, English and German languages. Offbeat Paul's origin is Greek and Latin, meaning of Paul is "The Humble and Little One". Paolo is form of Paulus in Italian language.

Paolo is celebrated on June 29th.

How do I pronounce Paolo?

The most common pronunciation of two syllabled Paolo is pa(o)-lo.

Variants of Paolo

Paulus, Gianpaolo, Jehanne, Ieuan, Johanan, John, Gian, Paulinus, Gianpaulo, Jeanne, Johanna, Ivan, Johannes, Hanan, Dejohn, Gianni, Jackie, Yanis, Aaronjohn, John Paul, Gean, Gianmarco, Paulinas, Paul

How popular is the name Paolo?

a popular name in Italy with over 23922 new-borns have been given the name since 1999. At its zenith in 2001, 1919 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 36th position.

Moreover, the name has been to the top 50 baby names 16 times A common name in United States having over 3286 recievers in 66 years of usage. At present the moniker is on a rise, in 1985, the moniker grabbed the 1213rd spot and 119 baby boys were given the name.

Also, Paolo is common in France where over 7182 new-borns have been given the name since 1912. At its zenith in 2009, it ranked 204th when 352 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

Paolo is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, although it has been in use since 1996 but could not make beyond the top 800. Over 381 people have been named Paolo in England and Wales.

Also, it is among the top 400 boy names in Switzerland. Over 262 babies in Switzerland have been named Paolo. During its 24 years of usage in Belgium, it had made up to just the top 500 boy names.

There are over 335 babies that have been given the name Paolo in Belgium.

Paolo is a rare baby name in Ireland where it may not be used now. But Paolo is a popular baby name in Philippines where every 1 in 8000 have the name.

At least, 630000 people globally have carried Paolo as their given name according to our evaluation.

YearRankBirths
2023202074
2022210070
2021218064
2020253950
2019333634
2018218363
2017218461
2016218362
2015229757
2014204369
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Paolo in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands17029505
Finland23335100

Numerological aspects of Paolo

Travelling is your passion. Details matter to you, especially when it comes to choosing your love partner. People admire your charm and independent attitude about everything. Your age has nothing to do with your knowledge and wisdom. You never come up with a plan to achieve something but make your way as you go. You don't have the will to try and accomplish your wildest dreams because you are scared of failure.

Other names liked by soon-to-be-parents that are similar to Paolo

  •  Ilari - Of Latin origin, Ilari is chiefly used in Swedish, Russian and Finnish is a baby boy name, Ilari means "The Cheerful"
  •  Ceciliano - Ceciliano's meaning is Caecilius or Caecilianus is used as a boy name which is predominantly used in Italian has origin in Latin
  •  Kamille - Widely Accepted girl name Kamille means "Variant of Camilla or Young Attendant" has its roots in Arabic and Latin is dominantly used in Danish and Arabic
  •  Fidelia - Customary and Venerable girl name Fidelia is of Latin origin, Fidelia means "Honesty or Trustworthiness" is used substantially in Spanish and Swedish
  •  Leannick - The Leannick has origin in Hebrew and Latin, meaning of Leannick is "Graceful or Lioness"

Famous people named Paolo

  • Paolo Agostino, Italian composer and organist of the early Baroque era
  • Paolo Sarpi, Italian historian, prelate, scientist
  • Paolo Savi, Italian geologist and ornithologist
  • Paolo Bollini,
  • Paolo Mantegazza, Italian neurologist, physiologist
  • Paolo Busti, principal agent of the Holland Land Company
  • Paolo Matthiae, Italian archaeologist
  • Paolo Costa, President of the Venice Port Authority
  • Paolo Bellasio, Italian composer and organist of the late Renaissance
  • Paolo Quagliati, Italian composer of the early Baroque era and a member of the Roman School of composers
  • Paolo Boselli, Italian politician
  • Paolo dal Pozzo Toscanelli, Italian astrologer,{{Cite book
  • Paolo Farinati, Italian painter of the Mannerist style
  • Paolo Avitabile, Italian soldier, mercenary and adventurer
  • Paolo da Firenze, Italian composer and music theorist of the late 14th and early 15th centuries
  • Paolo Ferrari, Italian dramatist, was born at Modena
  • Paolo Troubetzkoy, artist and a sculptor
  • Paolo Paruta, Venetian historian and statesman
  • Paolo Padovani, Italian astronomer working at the European Southern Observatory
  • Paolo Emilio Taviani, Italian political leader
  • Paolo Tosti, Italian, later British, composer and music teacher
  • Paolo Giacometti, Italian dramatist born at Novi Ligure
  • Paolo Maffei, Italian astrophysicist and science writer
  • Paolo Oss Mazzurana, Austrian-Hungarian statesman
  • Paolo Montalbán, Filipino-American actor and singer best
  • Paolo Casati, Italian Jesuit mathematician
  • Paolo Ravaglia, Italian clarinetist
  • Paolo Virchi, Italian composer and instrumentalist
  • Paolo Treves, worked for the Milanese socialist paper La Giustizia
  • Paolo Martinelli, engineer best
  • Paolo Giordano I Orsini, Italian nobleman
  • Paolo Portoghesi, Italian architect, theorist
  • Paolo di Giovanni Fei, painter of the Sienese school
  • Paolo da Pergola, Italian humanist philosopher
  • Paolo Casarin, retired football referee from Italy
  • Paolo Riccio, German Jewish convert to Christianity
  • Paolo Grillandi, Italian jurist,
  • Paolo Pellizzari, Italian photographer living in Belgium
  • Paolo Porpora, Italian painter of the late-Baroque
  • Paolo Guzzi, Italian poet and critic
  • Paolo Anesi, Italian painter of the 18th century
  • Paolo LiCastri, Gambino crime family associate
  • Paolo Camillo Landriani, Italian painter of the late-Renaissance period
  • Paolo Rotondo, was born in Napoli
  • Paolo Ruffini, Italian mathematician and philosopher
  • Paolo Frisi, Italian mathematician and astronomer
  • Paolo Boccone, Italian botanist from Sicily
  • Paolo Nespoli, Italian astronaut and engineer of the European Space Agency
  • Paolo Giovio, Italian physician, historian, biographer
  • Paolo Romeo, Cardinal and Archbishop emeritus of Palermo
  • Paolo Uccello, Italian painter and mathematician
  • Paolo Fresu, Italian jazz trumpet and flugelhorn player
  • Paolo Soleri, Italian architect
  • Paolo Maldini, Italian former professional footballer
  • Paolo Veronese, Italian Renaissance painter, based
  • Paolo Lucio Anafesto, was, according to tradition

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. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
  4. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  5. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
  6. Istat – Istituto nazionale di statistica, https://www.istat.it/en/analysis-and-products/interactive-contents/baby-names
  7. 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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