Poul Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Danish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Poul means 'small' or 'humble' and is a Danish variant of the name Paul.
Meaning of the Name Poul
Poul is a Danish variant of the name Paul, which is derived from the Latin name Paulus. Paulus means 'small' or 'humble' in Latin. The name has biblical origins, as Saint Paul was an influential figure in the early Christian church. Poul is a popular name in Denmark and is often given to boys as a traditional name that reflects their Danish heritage.
Popularity of the Name Poul
The popularity for the name Poul peaked in popularity in the year 1970 with 8 births, which ranked number 9,337 out of 13,409 unique names for that year. Poul had the most male births in 1970 with 8, which ranked number 3,521 out of 5,430 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Poul
Popularity of Poul by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Poul. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Poul in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Poul is a great pick!
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