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Pablo
BoySpanish, Latin· “small”
- Meaning
- small
- Origin
- Spanish, Latin
- Pronunciation
- PAH-bloh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #430
- US babies 2025
- 743
- Best rank
- #284 (2005)
- Peak year
- 2006
Meaning and origin of Pablo
Pablo is a Spanish and Latin name that means “small”.
Pablo is the Spanish form of Paul, from the Latin Paulus, a Roman family name meaning small or humble. The apostle Paul, whose letters form a large part of the New Testament, made the name central to Christian tradition, and it spread across Europe in local forms. Pablo has been carried by major artists and writers, including painter Pablo Picasso, poet Pablo Neruda and cellist Pablo Casals. It is a classic throughout the Spanish-speaking world and familiar in the United States. Pablo feels warm, artistic and timeless, and Pablito is an affectionate diminutive.
Popularity over time
Pablo has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 144 different years. Its best national rank was #284 in 2005, and the most babies received it in 2006, when 1,174 were named Pablo. In 2025, 743 babies were named Pablo, and it ranked #430 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #532 in 1920, #480 in 1950, #358 in 1980, #297 in 2000, #361 in 2010, and #430 in 2025. Of the 50,370 US boys named Pablo since records began, 21% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 8,003 babies. Since 2010, 12,603 more have been named Pablo.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Rodrigo, Adan, Brayan, Saul, and Arturo.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Pablo ranked highest in Texas, Arizona, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #189 | 202 |
| Arizona | #230 | 36 |
| California | #292 | 127 |
| New Mexico | #300 | 7 |
| Florida | #336 | 58 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Pablo is usually pronounced PAH-bloh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with P and ends in “-lo”.
Middle names for Pablo
A few middle names that flow with Pablo: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Pablo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pablo mean?
Pablo is a Spanish and Latin name that means “small”.
What is the origin of the name Pablo?
Pablo has Spanish and Latin roots. Pablo is the Spanish form of Paul, from the Latin Paulus, a Roman family name meaning small or humble.
Is Pablo a popular name?
Yes. Pablo ranked #430 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Pablo a boy or girl name?
Pablo is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Pablo?
Pablo is usually pronounced PAH-bloh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings