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Pavle

♂ Boy

Pronounced PAHV-leh /ˈpɑv.lɛ/Medium

Meaning: The Serbian (and South Slavic) form of Paul, from the Latin Paulus, 'small; humble.' A settled Slavic name, carried by saints and patriarchs.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Serbian name: Pavle means 'small; humble' (said 'PAHV-leh') — the Serbian Paul.
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Origin MediumSerbian
MeaningThe Serbian (and South Slavic) form of Paul, from the Latin Paulus, 'small; humble.' A settled Slavic name, carried by saints and patriarchs.
U.S. rank (2024)#11934 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 133

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719992024

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

Pavle is the Serbian (South Slavic) form of Paul, from the Latin Paulus, 'small; humble.' A settled, dignified name in Serbian tradition. Rare in the U.S. (said 'PAHV-leh').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Serbian families. Rare, dignified, and Slavic.

Did you know? Pavle is the Serbian form of Paul, from the Latin Paulus, 'small; humble' — a settled Slavic name borne by saints and a beloved Serbian patriarch (said 'PAHV-leh').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Pavle — Serbian form of Paul; Latin 'small; humble'

Variations

PavelPaulPablo

Nicknames

PavoVle

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pavle mean?

Pavle is the Serbian form of Paul, from the Latin for 'small; humble.'

How do you pronounce Pavle?

It's said PAHV-leh /ˈpɑv.lɛ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Pavle a boy or girl name?

Pavle is a boy's name.

How popular is Pavle?

Pavle is rare in the U.S., seen mostly in Serbian families.

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