Pau

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Pronounced POW /ˈpaʊ/Medium

Meaning: The Catalan form of Paul (Latin Paulus, 'small; humble'), which is also the Catalan word for 'peace' — borne by cellist Pau Casals. Noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp one-beat name: Pau is the Catalan Paul — and 'peace' in Catalan (said 'POW'). Short and warm.

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Origin MediumCatalan

MeaningThe Catalan form of Paul (Latin Paulus, 'small; humble'), which is also the Catalan word for 'peace' — borne by cellist Pau Casals. Noted honestly.

U.S. rank (2022)#14867 ↗ Rising

2022 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 18

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Pau is Catalan for Paul (from Latin Paulus, 'small') and doubles as the Catalan 'peace.' It reads short and warm — rare in the U.S. (said 'POW').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, short, and warm.

Did you know? Pau is the Catalan form of Paul ('small; humble') and also the Catalan word for 'peace' — carried by the great cellist Pau Casals, noted honestly (said 'POW').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Pau — Catalan Paul / 'peace'

Variations

PaulaPaulinaPol

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pau mean?

Pau is the Catalan form of Paul ('small') and the Catalan word for 'peace.'

How do you pronounce Pau?

It's said POW /ˈpaʊ/ — one syllable.

Is Pau a boy or girl name?

Pau is a girl's name.

How popular is Pau?

Pau is an extremely rare name in the U.S.