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The baby name Paz is a Female name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish (Spain): /paθ/,Spanish (Latin America): /pas/,English: /pæz/.

Paz is Spanish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: Spanish
Pronunciation: Spanish (Spain): /paθ/,Spanish (Latin America): /pas/,English: /pæz/

What is the meaning of the name Paz ?

The baby name Paz is a Female name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish (Spain): /paθ/,Spanish (Latin America): /pas/,English: /pæz/.

Paz is Spanish in Origin.

Paz is a succinct virtue name in Spanish and Portuguese meaning “peace,” from Latin pax, pacis. In the Spanish-speaking world it has long-standing devotional use, especially in compound forms honoring the Virgin Mary - María de la Paz, María Paz, and the contracted Maripaz - then gained traction as an independent given name in the 19th and 20th centuries. Usage is predominantly feminine in Iberia and Latin America, and it also appears in the Philippines. As a surname, Paz is widespread across the Hispanic world.

Separately, Paz is a modern Hebrew given name drawn from the biblical word paz (“refined gold”), found in Psalms and Job; in Israel it is unisex, with the related feminine Pazit meaning “golden.” International variants and cognates include Latin Pax and the English adoption Pax, while cousins by sense include names like Irene and Shalom. The name signals serenity, reconciliation, and precious worth.

Paz has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Paz

Paz Vega Actor · Born 1976 · Spain Paz Vega is a Spanish actor best known for her role in the film 'Spanglish' alongside Adam Sandler. She also appeared in 'Lucía y el sexo' and 'The Spirit'. Born in 1976, she has become a prominent figure in both Spanish and international cinema. Paz de la Huerta Actor · Born 1984 · Spain Paz de la Huerta is a Spanish actor best known for her role as Lucy Danziger in the TV series Boardwalk Empire. She has also appeared in films like Enter the Void and The Cider House Rules. Her unique style and performances have made her a notable figure in the entertainment industry.

Paz – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
HN Boys 0 #51 2 749
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
AF 0 #76 1 1,883
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
PH 0 #108 3 5,607
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
CL Girls 0 #126 3,706 14,098
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
PA 0 #137 2 3,797
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
CL 0 #157 371 6,867
CR 0 #163 3 5,526
AR 0 #172 15 2,915
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
UY 0 #177 6 2,477
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
PS 0 #181 38 5,692
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
IL 0 #199 77 6,291
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
EC Girls 0 #229 11 3,650
Spain Girls 0 #242 2,111 5,561
EC Boys 0 #245 2 3,322
AO Boys 0 #246 4 5,568
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
MO Girls 0 #257 7 7,056
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
PE 0 #299 12 6,350
Spain 0 #304 154 2,326
SA 0 #308 5 10,560
IL Girls 0 #311 380 11,648
DK Girls 0 #328 2 7,429
PH Girls 0 #329 62 13,098
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
GT 0 #332 7 5,948
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
QA Girls 0 #339 5 15,378
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
MU Girls 0 #358 5 8,539
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
BO 0 #362 20 6,868
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
PS Girls 0 #364 166 10,981
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
PT Boys 0 #379 3 7,951
MX 0 #393 21 8,339
IL Boys 0 #395 230 10,983
France Girls 2021 #401 5 3,185
PH Boys 0 #406 3 11,440
UY Boys 0 #411 3 5,922
PT Girls 0 #415 37 7,952
OM Girls 0 #417 8 15,987
AR Girls 0 #423 198 8,289
Austria Boys 0 #430 13 2,180
UY Girls 0 #451 60 6,731
AR Boys 0 #452 16 7,628
PS Boys 0 #453 96 10,655
GT Boys 0 #461 14 7,625
CR Girls 0 #472 61 11,342
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
GT Girls 0 #491 15 7,500
KW Girls 0 #500 16 19,177
PA Boys 0 #501 5 9,305
CR Boys 0 #503 8 10,188
CO 0 #505 6 7,768
PA Girls 0 #513 6 9,861
AE Girls 0 #523 31 20,968
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
MX Girls 0 #535 1,061 17,781
BO Girls 0 #537 75 9,488
BO Boys 0 #540 53 9,244
BH 0 #542 12 17,937
HK Boys 0 #555 3 12,905
SG Girls 0 #558 29 18,916
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
HK Girls 0 #588 28 16,104
CL Boys 0 #614 52 13,390
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
IT 0 #701 14 4,183
BR Boys 0 #727 25 12,213
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
MX Boys 0 #763 223 16,355
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
PE Girls 0 #798 147 14,861
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
PE Boys 0 #826 53 14,506
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
CO Boys 0 #871 50 15,656
BR Girls 0 #880 62 12,708
United States Boys 2023 #887 12 7,053
SA Girls 0 #887 49 25,931
United States Girls 2024 #897 20 8,487
Spain Boys 0 #903 28 5,610
EG Boys 0 #922 4 15,035
NL Girls 0 #945 11 5,933
CO Girls 0 #953 126 16,140
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,008 2 14,742
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,069 4 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,175 8 25,439
MA 0 #1,195 5 20,986
DZ 0 #1,230 5 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,269 4 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,364 83 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,450 22 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,685 7 28,008

Paz is popular in 61 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
France
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AO

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People also ask about Paz

Paz is predominantly a girl's name.
Paz is a one syllable name, pronounced Spanish (Spain): /paθ/,Spanish (Latin America): /pas/,English: /pæz/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Pax (alternative spelling) and María Paz (compound name).
Across languages, Paz has these equivalents: Pax (Latin/English), Irene (Greek), Shalom (Hebrew), Shiloh (Hebrew-derived), Salem (Hebrew), and 1 more.
Yes — Paz ranked #401 in France in 2021, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Paz ranks highest in France (#401 in 2021).
Paz's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #918 in 2014 to #897 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 2 notable people named Paz are in our database, including Paz Vega (Actor), Paz de la Huerta (Actor).