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Pau

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Pau

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 (2025)#6353 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 417
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819892025

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

PaulPabloPol

Nicknames

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Pablo— the Spanish form
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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.

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