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Paulino

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How to Pronounce Paulino

Pronounced pow-LEE-noh /paʊˈli.noʊ/Medium

Meaning: The Spanish/Italian/Portuguese form of Paulinus — a derivative of Paulus (Paul), from Latin paulus, 'small, humble'Medium

In 30 seconds: Small; humble: Paulino is the Spanish Paulinus — 'small, humble' (from Paul). Warm, classic, and lyrical (said 'pow-LEE-noh').
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningThe Spanish/Italian/Portuguese form of Paulinus — a derivative of Paulus (Paul), from Latin paulus, 'small, humble'
U.S. rank (2024)#5814 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,776

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199519142024

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

Paulino is the Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of Paulinus — a Roman derivative of Paulus (Paul), from Latin paulus, 'small, humble'. Borne by several early saints (St Paulinus of Nola). A warm, classic, lyrical name across the Hispanic and Latin worlds (said 'pow-LEE-noh'; nickname Pauli).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, small-and-humble at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Paul means 'small, humble' (Latin paulus) — Paulino is the warm Spanish/Italian form of Paulinus, a derivative of Paul, classic and lyrical (St Paulinus; said 'pow-LEE-noh').
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Paulino — root etymology

Variations

PaulinoPaolinoPaulin

Nicknames

Pauli

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Paulino mean?

Paulino is the Spanish Paulinus — from Paul, Latin 'small, humble'.

How do you pronounce Paulino?

It's said pow-LEE-noh /paʊˈli.noʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Paulino a boy or girl name?

Paulino is a boy's name.

How popular is Paulino?

Paulino is a rare name in the U.S.

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