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Pawel

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How to Pronounce Pawel

Pronounced PAH-vel /ˈpΙ‘.vΙ›l/Medium

Meaning: Pawel is the Polish form of Paul, from the Latin 'paulus', 'small, humble'. In Polish the w is pronounced like an English v, and the name honors the apostle Paul, making it a staple of Polish Catholic families. It entered American records mainly through Polish immigrant families, keeping its distinctive spelling.Medium

In 30 seconds: Pawel is the Polish form of Paul, from the Latin for 'small' or 'humble'. Its w sounds like a v, and it came with Polish immigrant families (said 'PAH-vel').
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningPawel is the Polish form of Paul, from the Latin 'paulus', 'small, humble'. In Polish the w is pronounced like an English v, and the name honors the apostle Paul, making it a staple of Polish Catholic families. It entered American records mainly through Polish immigrant families, keeping its distinctive spelling.
U.S. rank (2016)#10449 β†˜ Falling
2016 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 449
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Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 199419802016

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

Pawel is the Polish form of Paul, from the Latin 'paulus', 'small, humble', honoring the apostle. It reached American data through Polish immigrant families.

It appears from about 1980 and peaks faintly near 1994, with use into the twenty-tens as Polish communities grew. It has stayed rare nationally, keeping its heritage spelling.

Did you know? In Polish the w of Pawel is spoken like a v, so a name that looks like 'PAH-wel' on the page is actually said 'PAH-vel' - a classic spelling-versus-sound surprise.
Overall data confidence 60%
References - Pawel / Paul β€” Polish form of Paul; Latin 'paulus' small/humble

Variations

PavelPawalPaulPawlo

Nicknames

PawelekPav

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pawel mean?

Pawel is the Polish form of Paul, from the Latin 'paulus' meaning 'small' or 'humble'.

How do you pronounce Pawel?

It's said PAH-vel /ˈpΙ‘.vΙ›l/ - two syllables; the w sounds like a v.

Is Pawel a boy or girl name?

Pawel is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Pawel?

Pawel has always been rare in the United States, appearing chiefly among Polish immigrant families.

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