The namePol
Pol is a French boy's name of Latin origin, the Breton form of Paul. It means "small".
- Boy's name
- Breton
- Feast day
Meaning
Pol comes from Paul, from the Latin paulus, "small".
Origin
Breton. Saint Paul Aurelian gave his name to Saint-Pol-de-Léon, in the Finistère.
History
The name has spread in France in the 2010s. Boys named Pol celebrate their name day on Saint Paul's feast.
Popularity of the name Pol
Pol in France
Pol was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 470 births over the decade, 15% of all recorded babies named Pol. Half of all babies named Pol in France were born before 1938, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Pol in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pol mean?
Pol comes from Paul, from the Latin paulus, "small".
What is the origin of the name Pol?
Breton. Saint Paul Aurelian gave his name to Saint-Pol-de-Léon, in the Finistère.
Is Pol a girl's or a boy's name?
Pol is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Pol?
Variants and related names of Pol include Paul.