Small or humble
Pavel is the Slavic form of the Latin name Paulus (Paul). It has been a common name throughout Eastern Europe for centuries, particularly in Russia, the Czech Republic, and Bulgaria, often associated with the early Christian apostle Paul.
About 37 boys were named Pavel in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Navigator of the USS Enterprise · Star Trek
Russian professional ice hockey player
NHL Hall of Fame hockey player known as the Russian Rocket
Czech former professional footballer and Ballon d'Or winner
Founder of Telegram and VK
