Pol

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Pronounced POHL /ˈpoʊl/Medium

Meaning: The Catalan form of Paul (and also the Breton Pol), from the Latin Paulus, 'small; humble'. A crisp one-syllable classic, noted honestly.Medium

In 30 seconds: A crisp Catalan classic: Pol is the Catalan/Breton form of Paul, 'small; humble' (said 'POHL'). Neat and rooted.

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Origin MediumCatalan, Latin, Breton

MeaningThe Catalan form of Paul (and also the Breton Pol), from the Latin Paulus, 'small; humble'. A crisp one-syllable classic, noted honestly.

U.S. rank (2020)#13559 ↗ Rising

2020 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 30

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

Pol is the Catalan and Breton form of Paul, from Latin Paulus, 'small; humble'. It reads crisp and classic — rare in the U.S., familiar in Catalonia and Brittany (said 'POHL').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, more familiar in Catalonia and Brittany. Rare, crisp, and rooted.

Did you know? Pol is the Catalan form of Paul — and also the Breton Pol — from the Latin Paulus, 'small; humble'; a tidy, one-beat classic with warm European roots, which we note honestly (said 'POHL').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Pol — Catalan/Breton form of Paul; Latin Paulus 'small'

Variations

PaulPauPaolo

Nicknames

PoliPolo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pol mean?

Pol is the Catalan and Breton form of Paul, from Latin Paulus, 'small; humble'.

How do you pronounce Pol?

It's said POHL /ˈpoʊl/ — one syllable.

Is Pol a boy or girl name?

Pol is a boy's name.

How popular is Pol?

Pol is a very rare name in the U.S.