Pablo

Pablo is a male first name that is considered the Spanish variant of Paul and carries the meanings 'the little one' or 'the younger.' This derivation comes from the Latin word 'paulus,' which means 'small.' A prominent example of this name is the famous Spanish painter Pablo Picasso.

What does the name Pablo mean?

The name Pablo, the Spanish equivalent of Paul, means 'the little one' or 'the younger' and is derived from the Latin word 'paulus,' which stands for 'small.' Notable bearers of the name include the Spanish painter Pablo Picasso. In other languages, there are various variants of Pablo or Paul, including Paulo (Portuguese), Paolo (Italian), Paweł (Polish), and Pál (Hungarian).

Where does the name Pablo come from?

The name Pablo has its roots in the Roman surname Paulus, which literally translates from Latin as 'small.' Thus, Pablo, like the German and English form Paul, traces back to this origin. The Latin

How do you pronounce Pablo?

The pronunciation of the name Pablo is two syllables and clearly structured. It is generally pronounced as 'Pa-blo' [ˈpaːblo] and begins with an open A sound that radiates warmth. The consonant combination '-bl-' adds a pleasant tension to the name. The open sound at the end with '-o' gives Pablo a rounded note. Overall, the name conveys liveliness and character strength, with a pronounced presence and a southern sound.

When is the name day of Pablo?

Similar to Paul, Pablo also has a variety of name days. The most significant ones fall on January 10, January 25, February 6, June 26, June 29, and October 19.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Pablo enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 393rd on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 1989 at 133rd place. In the last ten years, Pablo has been chosen as a first name about 1,800 times, placing it 371st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 393rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Bablo / Bobo / Pabbel / Pabbl / Pabby / Pabklo / Pabli / Pablini / Pablito / Pablogay / Pabloni / Pabloto / Papi / Paplo / Papo

Similar first names

Famous people

• Jonathan Pablo Tridente (Argentinian football player)
• Jose Pablo Cantillo (American actor)
• Juan Pablo Brzezicki (Argentinian tennis player)
• Juan Pablo Carrizo (football player from Argentina)
• Juan Pablo Garcia (Mexican racing driver)
• Juan Pablo Montoya Roldán (Colombian racing driver)
• Pablo Aguilar (Paraguayan footballer)
• Pablo Alvarado (football player from Argentina)
• Pablo Alvarez Nunez (football player from Spain)
• Pablo Andujar (Spanish tennis player)
• Pablo Anton Marin Estrada (writer from Spain)
• Pablo Armero (football player from Colombia)
• Pablo Batalla (Argentinian football player)
• Pablo Cacheda (Spanish handball player)
• Pablo César Aimar (Argentinian footballer)
• Pablo Chacon (boxer from Argentina)
• Pablo Cuevas (Uruguayan tennis player)
• Pablo de Rokha (Chilean writer)
• Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria (Colombian drug dealer)
• Pablo Espinosa (Spanish actor and singer)