80
Health
71
Success
69
Cheerfulness
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
71
Morality
63
Health
80▲
Warmth
62▼
Cheerfulness
69
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
78♂
Paul Name Personality
Paul radiates confidence and vitality. This name evokes someone athletic, self-assured, and physically capable. With exceptionally strong health (80 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with equally impressive success (71 on the 0-100+ research scale), Paul creates a well-rounded first impression. Notably, Paul scores above average across all five perception dimensions, making it one of the more balanced names in our database.
Community Ratings
Classic8.3
Mature7.5
Formal7.0
Upper Class5.3
Urban3.5
Wholesome8.1
Strong8.1
Refined6.8
Strange4.4
Simple7.7
Serious6.8
Nerdy6.3
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 678 ratings.
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Famous People Named Paul
- Paul McCartneyBeatles member, music legend
- Paul NewmanOscar-winning actor and philanthropist
- Paul SimonGrammy-winning singer-songwriter
- Saint PaulApostle, key figure in Christianity
- Paul AllenMicrosoft co-founder
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paul
What does the name Paul say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Paul scores highest in Health (80 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Warmth (62 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in health and high in warmth.
Is Paul a boy name?▾
Paul is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (71), Warmth (62), Morality (63), Health (80), and Cheerfulness (69).
What is the Success rating for the name Paul?▾
Paul has a Success rating of 71 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered very high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Paul sound?▾
Paul has a Warmth rating of 62 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Paul compare to other names?▾
Paul's strongest dimension is Health, at 80 on the 0-100+ research scale. The average score across all names is about 50, and standout names can exceed 100 because Name Halo preserves the original research scores. You can compare Paul with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Paul?▾
Notable people named Paul include Paul McCartney, Paul Newman, Paul Simon and Saint Paul. Name Halo lists 5 famous Pauls with brief descriptions of their achievements.
About the scores: Perception scores are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores use the original 0-100+ research scale: average is about 50, scores above 70 are very high, and standout names can exceed 100.
Name perceptions vary by culture, region, and individual experience. These scores reflect US-based perceptions and may differ in other countries. Ratings are for informational and entertainment purposes.