The baby name Paulinho is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /pawˈliɲu/ (Portuguese); approx. 'pow-LEE-nyoo'.
Paulinho is Portuguese in Origin.
The baby name Paulinho is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /pawˈliɲu/ (Portuguese); approx. 'pow-LEE-nyoo'.
Paulinho is Portuguese in Origin.
Paulinho is the Portuguese diminutive of Paulo, from Latin Paulus meaning "small" or "humble." The -inho suffix marks affection or youthfulness. Common in Brazil and Portugal, it functions both as an everyday nickname and, increasingly since the mid-20th century, as a standalone given name. The name carries the Christian legacy of Saint Paul, which helped establish Paulo throughout the Lusophone world.
Usage is lively in sports and music, where many Brazilians adopt Paulinho as stage or football names, reinforcing its friendly, down-to-earth tone. Variants and related forms include Paulo, Paul, the feminine diminutive Paulinha, Italian Paolo, Spanish Pablo and Paulino, Catalan Pau, French Paul, Slavic Pavel, and Galician Pauliño. Meaning nuances stay consistent: a tender "little Paul," evoking humility, warmth, and approachable charm.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AO | 0 | #73 | 5 | 2,729 | |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| MU | 0 | #134 | 4 | 3,613 | |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 4,685 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #189 | 221 | 7,951 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #200 | 1,785 | 12,213 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #213 | 8 | 4,970 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #223 | 20 | 5,568 |
| PT | 0 | #236 | 11 | 4,161 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #284 | 14 | 7,909 |
| BR | 0 | #296 | 50 | 5,969 | |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #311 | 47 | 8,477 |
| PE | 0 | #327 | 3 | 6,350 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #410 | 4 | 5,922 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #459 | 8 | 10,523 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #469 | 3 | 7,952 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #481 | 3 | 7,628 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #498 | 2 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #504 | 2 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #539 | 12 | 12,054 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #575 | 18 | 9,244 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #653 | 13 | 13,390 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #695 | 3 | 13,071 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #844 | 35 | 14,506 |
| TN | 0 | #862 | 4 | 13,765 | |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #910 | 21 | 5,610 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #917 | 2 | 17,948 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #925 | 17 | 12,708 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #942 | 10 | 16,906 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #976 | 6 | 15,656 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,027 | 7 | 16,355 |
| MA | 0 | #1,117 | 12 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,166 | 13 | 25,619 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,456 | 16 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Paulinho is popular in 36 countries — most recent births per country:
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