Pablo Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Pablo is a consistently popular name in many Latin American countries, symbolizing strength, creativity, and cultural heritage.

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A Deep Dive

Pablo Overview

Meaning

Little, small, humble

Gender

Boy

Origin

Spanish

Etymology

Derived from the Latin name Paulus

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈpɑːbloʊ/

Popularity

Pablo is widely recognized in Spanish-speaking countries and has significant usage in countries like Spain, Mexico, and Argentina. In the USA, Pablo ranked #377 for boys in 2023

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Exotic, Traditional, Religious and Spiritual

Associated Traits

Creative, artistic, strong, determined.

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Pablo has cultural significance due to its association with notable figures such as the artist Pablo Picasso and poet Pablo Neruda, symbolizing creativity and artistic expression​

Name Day

June 29 (Spain)​
A Deep Dive

Pablo Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Paul, Paolo, Pavel, Paulo, Pàdraig

Common Nicknames

Pablito, Lo, Pal, Pabito

Diminutives

Pablin, Pabli, Pabs, Pabby

Famous People

  • Pablo Picasso
    (Spanish Painter)
  • Pablo Neruda
    (Chilean Poet)
  • Pablo Escobar
    (Colombian Drug Lord)
  • Pablo Casals
    (Catalan Cellist)
  • Pablo Sandoval
    (Venezuelan Baseball Player)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Pablo Escobar
    ("Narcos," TV Series)
  • Pablo Picasso
    ("Midnight in Paris," Film)
  • Pablo Neruda
    ("Il Postino," Film)
  • Pablo Acosta
    ("Narcos: Mexico," TV Series)
  • Pablo Simon Bolivar
    ("Bolivar," TV Series)

Places

  • San Pablo City
    (Laguna, Philippines)
  • San Pedro y San Pablo River
    (Mexico)
  • San Pablo Lake
    (Imbabura, Ecuador)
  • San Pablo Park
    (Berkeley, California, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Pablo?

Pablo means “little,” “small,” or “humble,” but it also conveys humility. People named Pablo often exude a gentle and approachable demeanor, highlighting a humble and warm personality.

What Is the Origin of The Name Pablo?

The name Pablo is of Spanish origin, derived from the Latin name Paulus. It has roots in the Roman Empire, where Paulus meant “small” or “humble,” reflecting a long history of usage across various cultures.

Pablo Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Pablo in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#4012021#4132022#3772023
Top 3 Rankings#2842005#2892001#2922006

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Pablo

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023377
(+36 from 2022)
850
(+73 from 2022)
0.04642
2022413
(-12 from 2021)
777
(+3 from 2021)
0.04148
2021401
(-16 from 2020)
774
(-23 from 2020)
0.04131
2020385
(+10 from 2019)
797
(+6 from 2019)
0.04309
2019395
(+23 from 2018)
791
(+42 from 2018)
0.04116
2018418
(+26 from 2017)
749
(+49 from 2017)
0.03853
2017444
(-43 from 2016)
700
(-94 from 2016)
0.03537
2016401
(-7 from 2015)
794
(-8 from 2015)
0.03920
2015394
(+3 from 2014)
802
(+16 from 2014)
0.03923
2014397
(+6 from 2013)
786
(+45 from 2013)
0.03836
2013403
(-37 from 2012)
741
(-85 from 2012)
0.03667
2012366
(-9 from 2011)
826
(-14 from 2011)
0.04071
2011357
(+4 from 2010)
840
(+10 from 2010)
0.04135
2010361
(-17 from 2009)
830
(-80 from 2009)
0.04040
2009344
(-17 from 2008)
910
(-97 from 2008)
0.04291
2008327
(-22 from 2007)
1007
(-88 from 2007)
0.04618
2007305
(-13 from 2006)
1095
(-79 from 2006)
0.04943
2006292
(-8 from 2005)
1174
(+5 from 2005)
0.05355
2005284
(+19 from 2004)
1169
(+122 from 2004)
0.05495
2004303
(-4 from 2003)
1047
(+26 from 2003)
0.04954
2003299
(-4 from 2002)
1021
(+10 from 2002)
0.04859
2002295
(-6 from 2001)
1011
(-26 from 2001)
0.04892
2001289
(+8 from 2000)
1037
(+27 from 2000)
0.05014
2000297
(+9 from 1999)
1010
(+72 from 1999)
0.04836
1999306
(+4 from 1998)
938
(+36 from 1998)
0.04600
1998310
(-6 from 1997)
902
(+12 from 1997)
0.04449
1997304
(+27 from 1996)
890
(+96 from 1996)
0.04455
1996331
(-6 from 1995)
794
(-10 from 1995)
0.03963
1995325
(+2 from 1994)
804
(+37 from 1994)
0.03997
1994327
(+10 from 1993)
767
(+17 from 1993)
0.03763
1993337
(-5 from 1992)
750
(-15 from 1992)
0.03631
1992332
(+10 from 1991)
765
(+56 from 1991)
0.03644
1991342
(+11 from 1990)
709
(+30 from 1990)
0.03345
1990353
(+8 from 1989)
679
(+52 from 1989)
0.03155
1989361
(+39 from 1988)
627
(+129 from 1988)
0.02991
1988400
(-26 from 1987)
498
(-18 from 1987)
0.02487
1987374
(-13 from 1986)
516
(-6 from 1986)
0.02646
1986361
(+26 from 1985)
522
(+60 from 1985)
0.02716
1985387
(-21 from 1984)
462
(-25 from 1984)
0.02401
1984366
(+2 from 1983)
487
(+10 from 1983)
0.02595
1983368
(-10 from 1982)
477
(-23 from 1982)
0.02560
1982358
(-18 from 1981)
500
(-37 from 1981)
0.02649
1981340
(+18 from 1980)
537
(+42 from 1980)
0.02883
1980358
(+24 from 1979)
495
(+51 from 1979)
0.02669
1979382
(-12 from 1978)
444
(+11 from 1978)
0.02479
1978370
(+11 from 1977)
433
(+9 from 1977)
0.02534
1977381
(-20 from 1976)
424
(-23 from 1976)
0.02480
1976361
(+22 from 1975)
447
(+35 from 1975)
0.02738
1975383
No change from 1974
412
(+3 from 1974)
0.02539
1974383
(+24 from 1973)
409
(+44 from 1973)
0.02509
1973407
(+14 from 1972)
365
(+11 from 1972)
0.02262
1972421
(+10 from 1971)
354
(-1 from 1971)
0.02115
1971431
(-10 from 1970)
355
(-22 from 1970)
0.01953
1970421
(+16 from 1969)
377
(+49 from 1969)
0.01979
1969437
(-1 from 1968)
328
(+22 from 1968)
0.01793
1968436
(+27 from 1967)
306
(+36 from 1967)
0.01724
1967463
(-7 from 1966)
270
(-7 from 1966)
0.01517
1966456
(+42 from 1965)
277
(+42 from 1965)
0.01524
1965498
(-8 from 1964)
235
(-26 from 1964)
0.01240
1964490
(+19 from 1963)
261
(+13 from 1963)
0.01288
1963509
(-31 from 1962)
248
(-29 from 1962)
0.01201
1962478
(+21 from 1961)
277
(+24 from 1961)
0.01318
1961499
(+22 from 1960)
253
(+21 from 1960)
0.01173
1960521
(-6 from 1959)
232
No change from 1959
0.01071
1959515
(+12 from 1958)
232
(+19 from 1958)
0.01071
1958527
(+1 from 1957)
213
(-2 from 1957)
0.00988
1957528
(+11 from 1956)
215
(+21 from 1956)
0.00982
1956539
(+13 from 1955)
194
(+16 from 1955)
0.00904
1955552
(-21 from 1954)
178
(-10 from 1954)
0.00852
1954531
(-30 from 1953)
188
(-5 from 1953)
0.00909
1953501
(+35 from 1952)
193
(+20 from 1952)
0.00964
1952536
(-39 from 1951)
173
(-13 from 1951)
0.00877
1951497
(-20 from 1950)
186
(-8 from 1950)
0.00973
1950477
(+34 from 1949)
194
(+25 from 1949)
0.01067
1949511
(-13 from 1948)
169
(-5 from 1948)
0.00938
1948498
(+53 from 1947)
174
(+24 from 1947)
0.00976
1947551
(-54 from 1946)
150
(-18 from 1946)
0.00808
1946497
(+33 from 1945)
168
(+41 from 1945)
0.01018
1945530
(-27 from 1944)
127
(-18 from 1944)
0.00926
1944503
(+37 from 1943)
145
(+9 from 1943)
0.01044
1943540
(+22 from 1942)
136
(+16 from 1942)
0.00935
1942562
(-16 from 1941)
120
(+1 from 1941)
0.00852
1941546
(+22 from 1940)
119
(+10 from 1940)
0.00948
1940568
(+19 from 1939)
109
(+13 from 1939)
0.00919
1939587
(-23 from 1938)
96
(-11 from 1938)
0.00847
1938564
(-68 from 1937)
107
(-27 from 1937)
0.00941
1937496
(+38 from 1936)
134
(+19 from 1936)
0.01225
1936534
(-48 from 1935)
115
(-21 from 1935)
0.01081
1935486
(-8 from 1934)
136
(-6 from 1934)
0.01272
1934478
(-22 from 1933)
142
(-4 from 1933)
0.01337
1933456
(-34 from 1932)
146
(-30 from 1932)
0.01431
1932422
(+30 from 1931)
176
(+21 from 1931)
0.01638
1931452
(-51 from 1930)
155
(-54 from 1930)
0.01449
1930401
(+37 from 1929)
209
(+27 from 1929)
0.01850
1929438
(+19 from 1928)
182
(+8 from 1928)
0.01643
1928457
(+17 from 1927)
174
(+11 from 1927)
0.01525
1927474
(-45 from 1926)
163
(-37 from 1926)
0.01403
1926429
(+37 from 1925)
200
(+34 from 1925)
0.01746
1925466
(+25 from 1924)
166
(+7 from 1924)
0.01442
1924491
(-42 from 1923)
159
(-26 from 1923)
0.01360
1923449
(+81 from 1922)
185
(+46 from 1922)
0.01634
1922530
(+15 from 1921)
139
(+8 from 1921)
0.01235
1921545
(-14 from 1920)
131
(-2 from 1920)
0.01151
1920531
(+97 from 1919)
133
(+40 from 1919)
0.01208
1919628
(-8 from 1918)
93
(-5 from 1918)
0.00916
1918620
(+25 from 1917)
98
(+13 from 1917)
0.00935
1917645
(+89 from 1916)
85
(+17 from 1916)
0.00886
1916734
(+25 from 1915)
68
(+6 from 1915)
0.00737
1915759
(-47 from 1914)
62
(+9 from 1914)
0.00704
1914712
(+94 from 1913)
53
(+18 from 1913)
0.00776
1913806
(-41 from 1912)
35
(+3 from 1912)
0.00653
1912765
(-232 from 1911)
32
(+1 from 1911)
0.00709
1911533
(-9 from 1910)
31
(+2 from 1910)
0.01284
1910524
(-96 from 1909)
29
(-5 from 1909)
0.01391
1909428
(+94 from 1908)
34
(+11 from 1908)
0.01922
1908522
(+112 from 1907)
23
(+7 from 1907)
0.01382
1907634
(-223 from 1906)
16
(-12 from 1906)
0.01009
1906411
(+288 from 1905)
28
(+16 from 1905)
0.01944
1905699
(-247 from 1904)
12
(-10 from 1904)
0.00838
1904452
(+75 from 1903)
22
(+5 from 1903)
0.01588
1903527
(-67 from 1902)
17
(-4 from 1902)
0.01315
1902460
(-27 from 1901)
21
(+2 from 1901)
0.01582
1901433
(+57 from 1900)
19
(-3 from 1900)
0.01644
1900490
(+58 from 1899)
22
(+9 from 1899)
0.01357
1899548
(+337 from 1898)
13
(+6 from 1898)
0.01129
1898885
(-463 from 1897)
7
(-13 from 1897)
0.00530
1897422
(+252 from 1896)
20
(+9 from 1896)
0.01640
1896674
(-173 from 1895)
11
(-5 from 1895)
0.00852
1895501
(+167 from 1894)
16
(+6 from 1894)
0.01263
1894668
(+239 from 1893)
10
(+4 from 1893)
0.00801
1893907
(-219 from 1892)
6
(-4 from 1892)
0.00496
1892688
(-91 from 1891)
10
No change from 1891
0.00761
1891597
(-173 from 1890)
10
(-8 from 1890)
0.00915
1890424
(+157 from 1889)
18
(+7 from 1889)
0.01504
1889581
(+28 from 1888)
11
No change from 1888
0.00924
1888609
(-93 from 1887)
11
(-1 from 1887)
0.00847
1887516
(+242 from 1886)
12
(+5 from 1886)
0.01098
1886758
(-296 from 1885)
7
(-9 from 1885)
0.00588
1885462
(+201 from 1884)
16
(+7 from 1884)
0.01380
1884663
(-66 from 1883)
9
(-1 from 1883)
0.00733
1883597
(+94 from 1882)
10
(+2 from 1882)
0.00889
1882691
(-120 from 1880)
8
(-3 from 1880)
0.00656
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1880571
First SSA data recorded
11
First SSA data recorded
0.00929

American States Popularity Rankings for Pablo

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2282021#2262022#2112023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2322021#2592022#2152023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#5632021#5022022#4842023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3502021#3762022#3252023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#6072021#4262022#4252023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2842021#2692022#1772023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#5802021#4002022#4482023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2082020#4152021#2802023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3142021#3302022#3592023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4862021#4362022#3792023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3902021#6372022#4862023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#7812021#5992022#5212023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3982021#4282022#6532023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#13942021#5632022#6322023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3482021#6662022#2922023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#6032021#4052022#5702023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2912021#3882022#3142023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#10672020#12412022#8802023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4252021#3512022#5502023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#5182021#4892022#3342023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4482021#4452022#5032023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3262021#4182022#4172023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#9122021#6422022#4982023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#11972021#11172022#9202023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4992016#5402017#6572020

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#6882020#6962021#7102023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#6622016#7402019#6662020

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#7842021#7102022#5152023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4482020#5942021#7492023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5482019#3452020#5552021

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#6112018#6002020#5282021

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#9612018#8292021#8412022

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5792012#5422020#4142022

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3472012#3312018#4802022

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#9052020#6202021#7882022

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1942000#2652003#2602008

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#7122018#5652020#7622023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3362007#4232013#4452016

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1631925#1421929#1211935

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2162006

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2232018

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5862005

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2802016

Popularity Rankings for Pablo in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Spain

Spain flagSpain#92020#92021#82022

Popularity in Galicia, Spain

Galicia, Spain flagGalicia, Spain#152020#142021#142022

Popularity in Uruguay

Uruguay flagUruguay#452021#432022#512023

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#502019#572020#652021

Popularity in Basque Country, Spain

Basque Country, Spain flagBasque Country, Spain#762020#632021#712022

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#702020#672021#752022

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#712020#802021

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#752021#1102022#932023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#2312020#2252021#1482022

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1622013#1632014#1672015

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1812019#1632021

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#2942022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#4052019#3382021#4282022

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#3502021#3452022#3692023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4751976#4921979#4961982

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#6152015#6012016#6312021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9702018#6072019#9442022

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#8752022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#9292019#9622020#9632021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#12432020#12862021#13052022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Pablo a Name for Boys or Girls?

Pablo is primarily used for boys. Its historical usage and cultural ties to prominent male personalities affirm its masculine identity.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Pablo

Pablo in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Pablo Picasso (Painter, 1881–1973): A Spanish painter who co-founded the Cubist movement and had a significant impact on modern art.
  • Pablo Neruda (Poet, 1904–1973): A Chilean poet who received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1971 for his rich and wide-ranging body of work.
  • Pablo Escobar (Drug Lord, 1949–1993): A Colombian drug lord and narcoterrorist who was the founder and sole leader of the Medellín Cartel.
  • Pablo Casals (Cellist, 1876–1973): A Catalan cellist and conductor who is often regarded as one of the greatest cellists of all time.
  • Pablo Sandoval (Baseball Player, born 1986): A Venezuelan professional baseball player, widely known as "Kung Fu Panda," who played in Major League Baseball.
  • Pablo Alborán (Singer, born 1989): A Spanish singer-songwriter who has gained international fame for his heartfelt ballads.
  • Pablo Schreiber (Actor, born 1978): A Canadian-American actor known for his roles in television series such as "Orange Is the New Black" and "American Gods."
  • Pablo Escobar ("Narcos," 2015 TV Series): A notorious Colombian drug lord whose life and empire are chronicled in this gripping series.
  • Pablo Picasso ("Midnight in Paris," 2011 Film): A depiction of the famous artist during the 1920s in this whimsical romantic comedy.
  • Pablo Neruda ("Il Postino," 1994 Film): A portrayal of the Chilean poet's influence on an Italian postman in this touching drama.
  • Pablo Acosta ("Narcos: Mexico," 2018 TV Series): A Mexican drug lord and key player in the Juárez Cartel.
  • Pablo Simon Bolivar ("Bolivar," 2019 TV Series): A historical series about the life and legacy of the South American liberator.
  • Pablo ("The Backyardigans," 2004 Animated Series): An imaginative and adventurous penguin in this popular children's show.
  • San Pablo City (Laguna, Philippines): A city in the Philippines famous for its seven lakes and rich cultural heritage.
  • San Pedro y San Pablo River (Mexico): A river in Oaxaca, Mexico, known for its role in the local ecosystem and significance to indigenous communities.
  • San Pablo Lake (Imbabura, Ecuador): A lake located in the Andes, surrounded by picturesque landscapes and indigenous communities.
  • San Pablo Park (Berkeley, California, USA): A community park offering sports facilities, playgrounds, and open green areas.

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