Pavlos as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Pavlos

What is the meaning of the name Pavlos ?

The baby name Pavlos is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpa.vlos/ (Greek); English approximation: /ˈpæv.lɒs/ or /ˈpæv.ləs/ — respelled: PAH-vlos or PAV-los.

Pavlos is Greek in Origin.

Pavlos is the modern Greek form of Paul, stemming from Koine Greek Παῦλος and ultimately the Latin cognomen Paulus, “small” or “humble.” In transliteration it sometimes appears as Paulos, mirroring the αυ sequence, though modern phonetic rendering favors Pavlos. The name’s enduring appeal in Greek-speaking communities rests on its strong Christian resonance.

Usage flourished from the early church onward through the veneration of Apostle Paul (Apostolos Pavlos) and continued across Byzantine and Orthodox tradition; the shared feast day of Saints Peter and Paul on 29 June anchors its calendar presence. In Greece and Cyprus it remains steady, borne by figures such as Admiral and President Pavlos Kountouriotis, nationalist officer Pavlos Melas, and Pavlos, Crown Prince of Greece. International variants include Paul, Paolo, Pablo, Paulo, Pavel, Paweł, and Pál; related feminine forms are Paula and Pavlina. The name conveys modest strength, pairing humility with steadfast purpose.