Paul
Meaning of Paul
Paul is a classic male name with an English pronunciation that sounds like 'pawl' (/pɔl/). Variations of the name include Paolo and Pablo, adding a multicultural appeal to this timeless choice. The name Paul has consistently been popular in the United States for over a century, making it a strong contender for parents seeking a traditional yet flexible name for their son. Although its popularity peaked around the 1960s and 1970s, Paul remains a fairly common choice today. Its enduring presence on the naming charts indicates both stability and charm - qualities that might just make it the perfect pick for your baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as pawl (/pɔl/)
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Notable People Named Paul
| Sir James Paul McCartney is an English singer, songwriter, and musician who gained worldwide fame as a member of the Beatles and is known for his versatile musical talents and successful songwriting partnership with John Lennon. |
| Paul, also known as Paul the Apostle and Saint Paul, was a prominent Christian figure who spread the teachings of Jesus and founded numerous Christian communities in the first-century world. |
| Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin was a French Post-Impressionist artist known for his experimental use of color and Synthetist style, and for his paintings depicting people and landscapes from French Polynesia. |
| Paul Leroy Robeson was a multi-talented American bass-baritone concert artist, actor, football player, and activist known for his cultural achievements and political activism. |
| Paul Maurice Kelly is an influential Australian rock music singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his diverse musical style and profound lyrics that capture the essence of Australian culture and landscape. |
| Paul Robin Krugman is an American economist and Nobel Prize winner known for his work in new trade theory and economic geography. |
| Paul Cézanne was a French Post-Impressionist painter who bridged the gap between Impressionism and Cubism, influencing avant-garde art movements of the early 20th century. |
| Paul Labile Pogba is a versatile French professional footballer known for his skills as a central midfielder, left winger, attacking midfielder, defensive midfielder, and deep-lying playmaker, currently playing for Serie A club Juventus and the France national team. |
| Paul Gardner Allen was an American business magnate, co-founder of Microsoft Corporation, and a prominent philanthropist. |
| Paul Scholes is a highly respected English football coach, pundit, and former player known for his exceptional career with Manchester United. |
| Paul Leonard Newman was a multi-talented American actor, director, racing driver, and philanthropist, known for his numerous awards and contributions to the film industry. |
| Paul Frederic Simon, an American singer-songwriter, is celebrated as one of the most acclaimed and best-selling musicians in popular music history, known for his solo work and as part of the duo Simon & Garfunkel. |
| Paul Dirac - Paul Adrien Maurice Dirac was an influential English physicist known for his foundational work in quantum mechanics and quantum field theory, and he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1933. |
| Paul Charles Morphy was a renowned American chess player, widely recognized as the world's greatest chess master during the late 1850s. |
| Paul Erdős was a prolific Hungarian mathematician known for his work in discrete mathematics and his contributions to Ramsey theory. |
