Pol

The name Pol, also found in some variants as Pól or Pòl, is a form of the first name Paul, which is common in Catalan, Dutch, and French-speaking areas. Its meaning is 'the little one' or 'the younger', which can be traced back to the Latin word paulus, meaning 'small'.

What does the name Pol mean?

Pol, also known as Pól or Pòl, is a masculine name variant of Paul in Catalan, Dutch, and French cultures. It means 'the little one' or 'the younger' and is derived from the Latin word paulus, which translates to 'small'. This boy's name is mainly found in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, and Spain, but overall belongs to the less common first names.

Where does the name Pol come from?

The name Pol has its roots in Latin and means 'the little one' or 'the younger'. The Latin term paulus stands for 'small'. Pol is used in various languages, including Belgian, French, Catalan, Dutch, and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Pol?

The pronunciation of Pol is concise and striking. It is pronounced as 'Pol' [pɔl], with the dark O sound in the foreground conveying stability. The gentle ending with the L provides a harmonious sound form. Pol radiates simplicity and directness - it is reduced and sonically clear.

When is the name day of Pol?

Since Pol is a variant of Paul or Paulus, its name day is also celebrated on January 10, January 25, February 6, June 26, June 29, and October 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Pol is among the male first names that are less frequently given. Currently, it ranks 4,024th on the list of the most popular baby names. Its best placement was in 2019 at rank 2,725. In the last ten years, Pol has been chosen as a first name approximately 20 times, securing it the 4,894th place in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it holds the 5,827th place.

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Famous people

• Pol Abraham (French architect)
• Pol Albrecht (composer from Luxembourg)
• Pol Brennan (Irish singer)
• Pol Bury (Belgian sculptor)
• Pol de Mont (Flemish poet)
• Pol Espargaró Villà (Spanish motorcycle racer)
• Pol Greisch (writer from Luxembourg)
• Pol Leurs (Luxembourgish cartoonist)
• Pol Medina (illustrator)
• Pol Plancon (French opera singer)
• Pol Pot (Cambodian dictator, leader of the Khmer Rouge, responsible for the deaths of approximately 2 million Cambodians)
• Pol Sax (Luxembourgish writer)
• Pol Schmoetten (Luxembourgish author)