Pablo
Pablo: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Pablo
- A male given name from Spanish, equivalent to English Paul.
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish Pablo from Latin Paulus. Doublet of Paul.
How popular is Pablo?
Since 1880, 69 girls and 50,370 boys in the U.S. have been named Pablo (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3668 in 1935. Its highest rank for boys was #284 in 2005. In 2025 it ranked #430 for boys, with 743 babies given the name.
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Pablo FAQ
What does the name Pablo mean?
A male given name from Spanish, equivalent to English Paul. Borrowed from Spanish Pablo from Latin Paulus. Doublet of Paul.
What is the origin of the name Pablo?
Pablo is listed as a name of Spanish origin.
How popular is the name Pablo?
Since 1880, 69 girls and 50,370 boys in the U.S. have been named Pablo (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3668 in 1935. Its highest rank for boys was #284 in 2005. In 2025 it ranked #430 for boys, with 743 babies given the name.
Is Pablo a boy or girl name?
Pablo is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 69 girls and 50,370 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.