Little or small
Pao is a diminutive form of Paolo, which is the Italian variant of the Latin name Paulus. It carries the same etymological root meaning small or humble. While rare as a standalone name in the US, it is frequently used as a nickname in Italian and Spanish-speaking cultures.
Less common today
Pao isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,459 in 1991.
Professional basketball player often referred to by this shortened name
A character from the Star Wars universe · Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
