Pavel
Pavel is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Small or humble.
Origin and history
Pavel is the Slavic form of the classic name Paul, originating from the Latin word meaning 'small' or 'humble'. It is widely used across Russian, Czech, Slovak, and other Eastern European traditions. In the United States, it remains a rare but recognizable choice among families seeking a traditional European alternative to Paul.
Popularity in the United States
1,544 babies in the United States have been named Pavel since 1880. It ranks #3201 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1739.
States where it is most popular
- CA (43.2 %)
- WA (23.8 %)
- NY (10 %)
- TX (9 %)
- FL (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 28 |
| 1980-1990 | 41 |
| 1990-2000 | 261 |
| 2000-2010 | 599 |
| 2010-2019 | 427 |
| 2020-2029 | 188 |
Famous people named Pavel
- Pavel Datsyuk: Athlete, Ice Hockey Player
- Pavel Bure: Athlete, Ice Hockey Player
- Pavel Durov: Entrepreneur, Tech Founder
Fun facts
- Pavel serves as the primary cognate of Paul across a wide range of Slavic languages.
- In Eastern Europe, the standard affectionate hypocoristic for Pavel is Pasha.