Pablo is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #981 in 2024 with 31 recorded births. This places Pablo in the top 15% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 42 births ranking #677. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 181.8%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 8,961 boys born was named Pablo. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Pablo is the Spanish form of Paul and carries the long-established meaning small. It feels artistic, warm, and unmistakably rooted in Spanish-speaking tradition.
The name has been used for centuries across the Spanish-speaking world and became particularly visible internationally through cultural figures such as Pablo Picasso. Its familiarity gives it real staying power.