Paolo

Small, humble. Major apostle and missionary in the New Testament. (variant of Paul)

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Paolo meaning & origin

Paolo is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Small, humble. Major apostle and missionary in the New Testament. (variant of Paul)". Listed origin: Latin.

Pronunciation

POW-loh

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Paolo. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Nicknames

Pao

Middle Name Ideas

  • Paolo James
  • Paolo Alexander
  • Paolo William
  • Paolo Thomas

Famous Namesakes

  • Paolo Maldini (footballer)
  • Paolo Nutini (singer-songwriter)
  • Paolo Sorrentino (filmmaker)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Paolo

What does the name Paolo mean?

Paolo is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Small, humble. Major apostle and missionary in the New Testament. (variant of Paul)". Listed origin: Latin.

How do you pronounce Paolo?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is POW-loh. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Paolo?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Paolo. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What nickname ideas could work for Paolo?

Ideas to try include Pao. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Paolo?

Try Paolo James, Paolo Alexander, Paolo William, Paolo Thomas aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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