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Paz

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Pronounced PAHSS /ˈpɑs/Medium

Meaning: From Spanish paz, 'peace' (from Latin pax); also Hebrew paz, 'gold, fine gold'; routes layeredMedium

In 30 seconds: Peace; gold: Paz is Spanish for 'peace' (and Hebrew 'gold'). Crisp, serene, and warm (said 'PAHSS').

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Origin MediumLatin, Hebrew

MeaningFrom Spanish paz, 'peace' (from Latin pax); also Hebrew paz, 'gold, fine gold'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#7407 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 646

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

Paz comes from Spanish paz, 'peace' (from Latin pax) — a title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de la Paz, 'Our Lady of Peace' — and from Hebrew paz, 'gold, fine gold' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, serene name across the Hispanic and Jewish worlds (said 'PAHSS').

In the U.S. it appears in Latino and Jewish families. Rare, peace-or-gold at the root, and serene.

Did you know? Paz means 'peace' in Spanish (from Latin pax) — a title of the Virgin Mary (Nuestra Señora de la Paz) — and 'gold, fine gold' in Hebrew — a crisp, serene name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'PAHSS').

Overall data confidence 65%

References — Paz — routes layered

Variations

PaziaPaza

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Paz mean?

Paz is Spanish for 'peace' and Hebrew for 'gold, fine gold'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Paz?

It's said PAHSS /ˈpɑs/ — one syllable.

Is Paz a boy or girl name?

Paz is most often a girl's name (used for both sexes).

How popular is Paz?

Paz is a rare name in the U.S.