Paulus

The first name Paulus has its roots as a Roman nickname. Translated from Latin to German, it carries the meanings 'the small', 'the humble', and 'the younger'.

What does the name Paulus mean?

The name Paulus, originally a Roman nickname, is derived from Latin and means 'the small', 'the humble', and 'the younger'. Its origin goes back to the Latin word parvus or paulus, which means 'small', 'humble', 'tiny', and 'modest'. The Apostle Saul took the name Paulus to humbly place himself under Jesus. There are also various variants of the name, including Paulinus, Paulius, Paulo, Paul, Pauli, Paulin, Paulos, Paulis, and Paulinho. The worldwide recognition of the name is mainly due to the veneration of Saint Apostle Paulus, whose name day is celebrated on June 29.

Where does the name Paulus come from?

The name Paulus has Latin and Roman roots and means 'the small'. The Latin etymology is based on parvus or paulus, which translates to small, humble, tiny, or modest.

How do you pronounce Paulus?

The pronunciation of Paulus is two syllables and melodic. In German, it is generally pronounced as 'PAU-lus' [ˈpaʊlʊs]. The name begins with the diphthong 'au', which gives it a certain breadth and calm dynamism. The soft 'l' flows smoothly into the second syllable, while the ending '-us' sounds short and rounded. Overall, Paulus radiates a rich tradition and dignified presence.

When is the name day of Paulus?

The name days for Paulus are January 10, February 6, April 13, June 26, June 29, and October 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Paulus is a relatively sought-after first name. Currently, it ranks 2,655th among the most common male baby names. Its highest ranking was in 2012 at 1,568th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 100 times, placing it 2,399th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,406th. Paulus also has placements in international name charts.

Nicknames & pet names

Paulaner / Paulchen / Paule / Pauli / Paulnuss / Pauwi / Päul

Similar first names

Famous people

• Albertus Paulus Hermanus Hotz (photographer)
• Paulus (disciple of Jesus)
• Paulus Adrianus Daum (writer from the Netherlands)
• Paulus Ali Nuumbembe (Namibian boxer)
• Paulus Ambunda (Namibian boxer)
• Paulus Arajuuri (Finnish football player)
• Paulus Bagellardus (Italian doctor)
• Paulus Christmann (German conductor)
• Paulus Constantijn la Fargue (Dutch painter)
• Paulus Hochgatterer (Austrian writer)
• Paulus Kal (German fencer)
• Paulus Kyr (doctor)
• Paulus Manker (film director from Austria)
• Paulus Modestus Schücking (philosopher from Great Britain)
• Paulus Niavis (German writer)
• Paulus Pontius (Belgian artist)
• Paulus Praetorius (German scientist)
• Paulus Quirinus Brondgeest (Dutch doctor)
• Paulus Shipanga (Namibian footballer)
• Paulus Svendsen (Norwegian historian)