John vs Paul
John
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
Peak: 1880 (8.15%)
Paul
Gender: boy
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Small, humble
Peak: 1964 (1.33%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | John | Paul |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 8.15% | 0.25% |
| 1890 | 7.10% | 0.51% |
| 1900 | 6.06% | 0.79% |
| 1910 | 5.49% | 0.96% |
| 1920 | 5.17% | 1.14% |
| 1930 | 4.64% | 1.15% |
| 1940 | 4.62% | 1.19% |
| 1950 | 4.37% | 1.19% |
| 1960 | 3.51% | 1.18% |
| 1970 | 3.07% | 1.06% |
| 1980 | 1.90% | 0.64% |
| 1990 | 1.35% | 0.40% |
| 2000 | 0.96% | 0.18% |
FAQ
Is John or Paul more popular?
John has historically been more popular. John peaked in 1880 while Paul peaked in 1964.
What do John and Paul mean?
John means "God is gracious" while Paul means "Small, humble".