How to say it
PA · blo
ˈpɑː.bloʊ
Masculine
Pablo
Small, humble
What it means
The Spanish form of Paul, from the Latin Paulus, 'small' or 'humble.'
Pablo is the Spanish form of Paul, from the Latin Paulus, 'small' or 'humble.' Despite that modest meaning it carries giants: the painter Pablo Picasso and the Nobel poet Pablo Neruda. It is a cornerstone name across the Spanish-speaking world, a cousin of Paul and the Italian Paolo. Plain, strong, and warm.
How to spell Pablo
The standard spelling is Pablo. Common variants include Paul, Paolo, Paulo, but Pablo is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #284 in 2005, currently #430 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Worth knowing
The Spanish Paul; a cornerstone name across Latino communities.
- Pop culture
Pablo Picasso and Pablo Neruda.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Pablo Picasso Spanish painter and co-founder of Cubism
- Pablo Neruda Chilean Nobel-winning poet
Spelling variants
- Paul
- Paolo
- Paulo
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Common questions
- What does the name Pablo mean?
- The Spanish form of Paul, from the Latin Paulus, 'small' or 'humble.'
- What does Pablo mean in Spanish?
- In Spanish, Pablo means "Small, humble." Pablo is the Spanish form of Paul, from the Latin Paulus, 'small' or 'humble.' Despite that modest meaning it carries giants: the painter Pablo Picasso and the Nobel poet Pablo Neruda. It is a cornerstone name across the Spanish-speaking world, a cousin of Paul and the Italian Paolo. Plain, strong, and warm.
- How do you pronounce Pablo?
- Pablo is pronounced ˈpɑː.bloʊ. Say it as PA-blo, with the stress on the "pa" syllable.
- How do you spell Pablo?
- The standard spelling is Pablo. Common spelling variants include Paul, Paolo, Paulo.
- Is Pablo a boy or girl name?
- Pablo is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Pablo?
- Pablo ranked #430 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.