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Pau
BoyMeaning of Pau: Latin: 'small'
Pau is a boy's name most strongly associated with Catalan naming. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 4942nd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#4942
19 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
454
First recorded 1989 · peak 2018
Trend
falling
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
95% boys · 5% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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