BoyRussian origin

Pavel: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A humble name meaning small and modest, gentle yet sure.

Origin
Russian
Syllables
2
Current rank
#3848
Peak
#1796 in 2008

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1971: #545819711980: #701719801990: #490819902000: #212220002005: #210320052010: #261920102015: #334020152020: #38482020#1#7017

What Pavel Means

Pavel is a boy name of Russian origin. A humble name meaning small and modest, gentle yet sure.

How Popular Pavel Is

Pavel currently ranks #3848 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1796 in 2008. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Pavel

  • Pavel is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Pavel is a name with Russian cultural heritage.
  • It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.

Names Like Pavel

Other Russian names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Pavel

Russian names that pair well as a brother or sister to Pavel.

Questions About Pavel

What does Pavel mean?

Pavel is a boy name of Russian origin. A humble name meaning small and modest, gentle yet sure.

How popular is Pavel?

Pavel currently ranks #3848 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1796 in 2008. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Pavel come from?

Pavel comes from Russian roots. Pavel is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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