Small or little
Paulino is a Spanish and Portuguese diminutive form of the Roman name Paulinus, which itself is derived from Paulus. It historically denoted a smaller stature or a younger family member. The name has a long history in the Iberian Peninsula and is associated with several early Christian saints.
Less common today
Paulino isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,186 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Filipino-Spanish footballer and legendary FC Barcelona striker
Former President of the Canary Islands
Spanish heavyweight boxer known as the Basque Woodchopper
Polish-Argentine chess master
