Pavel
Pavel: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Pavel
- A transliteration of the Russian male given name Па́вел (Pável).
How popular is Pavel?
Since 1880, 1,544 boys in the U.S. have been named Pavel. Its highest rank for boys was #1798 in 2008. In 2025, 37 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Pavel FAQ
What does the name Pavel mean?
A transliteration of the Russian male given name Па́вел (Pável).
How popular is the name Pavel?
Since 1880, 1,544 boys in the U.S. have been named Pavel. Its highest rank for boys was #1798 in 2008. In 2025, 37 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Pavel a boy or girl name?
Pavel is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,544 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.