Pavle

“small”

Serbia origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#8747US 2023

9Births / yr

↑Rising

113All-time births

📅 Since 199900

What does Pavle mean and where does it come from?

Pavle is of Slavic origin, derived from the Latin name Paulus, which means 'small' or 'humble'. The name has a long history in the Balkans and is commonly used in Serbian and Croatian culture. Notable people with this name include Pavle II of Serbia, who was a prominent leader in the Serbian Orthodo

Cultural significance

Pavle has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Serbia-speaking communities, where it reflects values of small.

Peak popularity

Reached #6258 in 2016 — currently #8747 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Pavle?

Pavle works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Pavle Grace

How popular is Pavle right now?

Rising fast — up 4825 spots — currently #8747 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2010–2023#8747 · Top 6.5%

2010

2015

2020

2021

2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#8747	9	▲ up 4825 · +80% births
2021	#13572	5	▼ down 4452 · -37% births
2020	#9120	8	▼ down 1780 · -27% births
2015	#7340	11	▲ up 4291 · +83% births
2010	#11631	6	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Pavle

Best Year2015Rank #7340

Peak Count11

Average Rank#10082

Current Trend→Stable

Data Range2010 - 20235 years

The story of Pavle

Pavle is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1999. With 113 total births recorded, Pavle remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #11631 in 2010 to #8747 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Pavle in 2016:

Noah Liam William Mason James

Pavle by decade

Pavle peaked in the 2010s. See all 2010s names →

Decade	Births
1990s	5
2000s	20
2010s ★	80
2020s	8

💎Pavle has only 113 total recorded births since 1999 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Pavle?

CROATIAN

Pavo

DANISH

Palle

ENGLISH

Paulie

ESPERANTO

Paĉjo

What names sound and feel like Pavle?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Pavle also consider these

Pavly

Russia · son of Pavel

American · a variant of

Cable

English · derived from the

Parke

English · keeper of the

Maple

USA · the tree known

Rawle

United Kingdom · Courageous wolf

How is Pavle written in other languages?

Macedonian), პავლე

Georgian

What are the girl versions of Pavle?

Paula ANCIENT ROMAN Paula CATALAN Paula CROATIAN Pavica CROATIAN Pavla CZECH Paula DANISH Paula DUTCH Paula ENGLISH Pauletta ENGLISH Paula FINNISH Paule FRENCH Paulette FRENCH Paula GERMAN Paula HUNGARIAN Pála ICELANDIC Paola ITALIAN Paula NORWEGIAN Paula POLISH Paula PORTUGUESE Paulinha PORTUGUESE Paula ROMANIAN Pàula SARDINIAN Pavla SLOVENE Paola SPANISH Paula SPANISH Paula SWEDISH Paulina ANCIENT ROMAN Paulinus ANCIENT ROMAN Polina BULGARIAN Polya BULGARIAN Pavlina CZECH Pauline DANISH Lien DUTCH Paulien DUTCH Lina ENGLISH Pauleen ENGLISH Paulene ENGLISH Paulina ENGLISH Pauline ENGLISH Pauliina FINNISH Pauline FRENCH Pauline GERMAN Lina ITALIAN Paolina ITALIAN Paolino ITALIAN Paulina LITHUANIAN Pavlina MACEDONIAN Pauline NORWEGIAN Paulina POLISH Paulina PORTUGUESE Paulino PORTUGUESE Polina RUSSIAN Paulína SLOVAK Pavlina SLOVENE Paulina SPANISH Paulino SPANISH Paulina SWEDISH Pauline SWEDISH Polina UKRAINIAN

Common questions about the name Pavle

What does the name Pavle mean?

Pavle means "small" — a name rooted in Serbia tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Pavle?

Pavle is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Pavle have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Pavle?

Pavle originates from Serbia tradition. Serbia names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

Is Pavle trending right now?

Pavle is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.

Is Pavle a common or rare name?

Pavle is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.