Paul

Paul is a common masculine given name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in the Americas, Africa, Asia, Pacifica, and the Middle East.

Etymology

The name Paul has its origin from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus, from the Latin adjective meaning "small" or "humble". The name was prevalent throughout the Roman Empire in the Classical Period.

People named Paul

There are numerous notable people named Paul, including religious figures, monarchs, musicians, athletes, and others. Some of the most famous include:

• Paul the Apostle, one of the apostles of Jesus Christ in the New Testament
• Paul I of Russia, Emperor of Russia in the late 18th century
• Paul McCartney, English musician and member of the Beatles
• Paul Simon, American musician and songwriter
• Paul Walker, American actor known for his role in the Fast & Furious franchise

In other languages

The name Paul has different forms in various languages, including:

• Paulus (Latin)
• Pablo (Spanish)
• Paolo (Italian)
• Paulo (Portuguese)
• Pavlos (Greek)
• Paweł (Polish)

See also

• Paul (disambiguation)
• Saint Paul (disambiguation)
• Pauline (disambiguation)

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