The namePål
Pål is a Norwegian boy's name, a form of Paul. It was very common in Norway in the early 1970s.
- Boy's name
- Norwegian
- Feast day
Meaning
Pål comes from the Latin paulus, "small".
Origin
Norwegian, of Latin origin.
History
The name peaked in Norway in the early 1970s. In France and in English-speaking countries, Paul is preferred.
Popularity of the name Pål
Pål in Norway
377thmost popular boys' name in Norway in 2025
1971peak year (347 births)
9,610babies named Pål in Norway since 1945
Pål was most popular in Norway in the 1970s, with 2,646 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Pål. Half of all babies named Pål in Norway were born before 1971, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Pål in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pål mean?
Pål comes from the Latin paulus, "small".
What is the origin of the name Pål?
Norwegian, of Latin origin.
Is Pål a girl's or a boy's name?
Pål is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Pål?
Variants and related names of Pål include Paolo and Paul.