Pavlos

“Small, humble” — Represents a strong cultural and religious heritage

Greece origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#11641US 2020

6Births / yr

↓Falling

127All-time births

📅 Since 197000

What does Pavlos mean and where does it come from?

Pavlos (Πάυλος) is the Greek form of the name Paul, which means 'small' or 'humble.' This name carries religious significance in Christianity as it is associated with St. Paul the Apostle. Pavlos is a traditionally popular name in Greece and represents a strong cultural and religious heritage. The n

Cultural significance

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

Peak popularity

Reached #5390 in 1970 — currently #11641 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Pavlos?

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

Pavlos Grace

How popular is Pavlos right now?

Falling — down 1007 spots — currently #11641 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1970–2020#11641 · Top 8.6%

1970

2005

2015

2020

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2020	#10812	6	▼ down 1007 · -14% births
2015	#9805	7	▲ up 2081 · +40% births
2005	#11886	5	▼ down 6496
1970	#5390	5	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Pavlos

Best Year1970Rank #5390

Peak Count7

Average Rank#9473

Current Trend→Stable

Data Range1970 - 20204 years

The story of Pavlos

Pavlos is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1970. With 127 total births recorded, Pavlos remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #5390 in 1970, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #10812 in 2020.

Names that peaked alongside Pavlos in 1970:

Michael James David John Robert

Pavlos by decade

Pavlos peaked in the 1970s. See all 1970s names →

Decade	Births
1970s	10
1980s	11
1990s	12
2000s ★	44
2010s	44
2020s	6

💎Pavlos has only 127 total recorded births since 1970 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Pavlos?

CROATIAN

Pavo

DANISH

Palle

ENGLISH

Paulie

ESPERANTO

Paĉjo

How is Pavlos written in other languages?

Παυλος

Greek

What are the girl versions of Pavlos?

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 Pavlos

What does the name Pavlos mean?

Pavlos means "Small, humble" — a name rooted in Greece 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 Pavlos?

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

What is the cultural origin of Pavlos?

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

Is Pavlos trending right now?

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

Is Pavlos a common or rare name?

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