Pavlo

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Pronounced pahv-LOH /pɑːvˈloʊ/Medium

Meaning: The Ukrainian form of Paul, from the Latin paulus, 'small; humble.' A traditional Ukrainian name, tied to Saint Paul.Medium

In 30 seconds: A traditional Ukrainian name: Pavlo is the Ukrainian form of Paul, 'small; humble' (said 'pahv-LOH'). Warm and rooted.

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Origin MediumUkrainian, Latin

MeaningThe Ukrainian form of Paul, from the Latin paulus, 'small; humble.' A traditional Ukrainian name, tied to Saint Paul.

U.S. rank (2023)#11889 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 43

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

Pavlo is the Ukrainian form of Paul, from the Latin for 'small; humble.' Long established in Ukraine and linked to Saint Paul, it reads warm and traditional, which we note — uncommon in the U.S. (said 'pahv-LOH').

It appears extremely rarely for boys in the U.S., mostly in Ukrainian families. Rare, traditional, and warm.

Did you know? Pavlo is the Ukrainian form of Paul, from the Latin paulus, 'small; humble' — a traditional, warm name across Ukraine, tied to Saint Paul (said 'pahv-LOH').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Pavlo — Ukrainian form of Paul; Latin paulus, 'small; humble'

Variations

PavelPauloPawlo

Nicknames

PavoPasha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pavlo mean?

Pavlo is the Ukrainian form of Paul, from the Latin paulus, 'small; humble.'

How do you pronounce Pavlo?

It's said pahv-LOH /pɑːvˈloʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Pavlo a boy or girl name?

Pavlo is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Pavlo?

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