Small or humble
Paulo is the Portuguese and Galician form of the Roman family name Paulus. It is a cognate of the English name Paul, which rose to prominence due to the influence of Saint Paul the Apostle in the early Christian church.
Less common today
Paulo isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,275 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Brazilian lyricist and novelist known for The Alchemist
Influential Brazilian educator and philosopher
Argentine professional soccer player
Portuguese soccer manager and former player
