Pau

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Pronounced POW /ˈpaʊ/Medium

Meaning: Catalan form of Paul — from Latin paulus, 'small, humble'; also Catalan for 'peace'Medium

In 30 seconds: Small, humble, peaceful: Pau is the Catalan Paul — 'small, humble' (and 'peace'). Crisp, warm, and proud (NBA's Pau Gasol).

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Origin MediumLatin, Catalan

MeaningCatalan form of Paul — from Latin paulus, 'small, humble'; also Catalan for 'peace'

U.S. rank (2024)#4510 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 417

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 the Catalan form of Paul — from Latin paulus, 'small, humble' — and also the Catalan word for 'peace'. A crisp, proud name across Catalonia (Pau Gasol, Pau Casals); it's said 'POW'.

In the U.S. it appears in Catalan/Spanish families. Rare, small-humble-or-peace at the root, and proud.

Did you know? Pau is the Catalan form of Paul, 'small, humble' (Latin paulus) — and Catalan for 'peace'; NBA star Pau Gasol made it familiar. It's said 'POW'.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Pau — etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pau mean?

Pau is the Catalan Paul — 'small, humble' (and 'peace').

How do you pronounce Pau?

It's said POW /ˈpaʊ/ — a single syllable.

Is Pau a boy or girl name?

Pau is a boy's name.

How popular is Pau?

Pau is a rare name in the U.S.