Name Pavel

Pavel is a masculine name with Latin, Russian, Czech origins. It is considered a ubiquitous name that has experienced moderate growth in popularity recently.

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Meaning of the name Pavel

Origins and Core Meaning

From the Latin "paulus", meaning "small" or "humble".In Russian, it means "peacock". Also used as a diminutive of "Pavlin".In Czech and Slovak, it means "man of peace".

Detailed Insights on Pavel

Origins

Latin "paulus" - Russian "peacock" - Czech and Slovak "man of peace".

Symbolic Representation

  • Small and unassuming like a sparrow
  • Proud and elegant like a peacock
  • Peaceful and harmonious like a dove

Personality Traits

Pavel conveys a sense of humility, quiet strength, and a touch of mystery.

Key Personality Traits

Personal Meanings of the Name Pavel

  • Awesome Slavic name!

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  • Omg I loathe this name, it's strictly an old man's name.

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  • Star Trek introduced me to this name and I must say I love it. It is better than Paul, and used much less. It's unique but easy to say. Maybe it's my love of the character, that's affecting my opinions on the name.

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Pavel Overview & Analysis

Gender statistics

Pavel is predominantly a boy's name with a strong masculine identity. Among 842 people named Pavel, 842 are male and 0 is female resulting in a 100% male distribution. This pronounced gender imbalance underscores the name Pavel's strong masculine identity.

Data Explanation

This data is sourced from actual birth records, ensuring that the statistics provided are accurate reflections of real naming trends. The percentage has been rounded up for easier readability, but the underlying figures are grounded in factual data, not estimates. This ensures that the information is both reliable and user-friendly, giving a clear and truthful picture of the name Pavel's gender association.

Popularity

Pavel classified as an ubiquitous name and ranks 7,425 in the Namedary database. It has experienced moderate growth over the years, and experienced moderate growth recently. The chance of meeting someone named Pavel is nearly 0.0002%, or about one in 400,000+ people.

Popularity and Usage Trends for Pavel

Based on the latest data from 2021 (15), 2022 (12), 2023 (7), Pavel's year-to-year percentage change in popularity is 40.00%. The name Pavel was most popular in 2009, making up 0.001% of baby names (or about one in 80,000+ babies), and reached its lowest point in 2021 with a usage rate of 0.0002%.

Country-Specific Prevalence
Pavel Popularity by Country
FlagCountryRankPopularity
Canada4,0020.001%
United Kingdom4,1740.001%
Australia6,4800%
United States7,8450%
New Zealand40,4620%

People named Pavel are predominantly found in Canada (CA), particularly in Alberta (AL), where it makes up 0.002% of the population.

Data Source

The data in this section was gathered from a variety of sources, including:

To enhance readability, percentages are rounded up. Values less than 0.0015% have been omitted.

Additional Information on Pavel

Pronunciation and Phonetics

Name
Pavel
Pronunciation
  • p-ah-v-eh-l
  • PAH-vehl
  • pavel
IPA Notation
pæˈvʌl
Syllable
Chinese Translation of the Name Pavel

Translation of Pavel Boy Name

Translation
帕芙乐
Pronunce
(PinYin) : pà fú lè
Feng Shui
WaterWoodFire

Translation of Pavel Girl Name

Translation
巴芙乐
Pronunce
(PinYin) : bā fú lè
Feng Shui
WaterWoodFire
Pavel in Numerology
Pavel: Name to Numerology Conversion
PAVEL
15
743

Applying the rules of numerology (Pythagorean numerology):

Pavel's Soul Number (Heart's Desire Number): Number 6

  • You embrace your true self while nurturing others, caring for, and being close to those you love.
  • You aspire to bring love, beauty, and harmony into the world so that everyone can feel happy, loved, and healed.
  • You are driven by beauty, love, family, relationships, and serving and caring for others.

Pavel's Expression Number (Personality Number): Number 5

  • You have a need to express yourself and break free from financial limitations. Your body is capable of great things.
  • You are often misunderstood, shy, or embarrassed. You should find comfortable and free jobs. The friends you hang out with feel happy, comfortable, not tied down, and not bound by rules.

Pavel's Destiny Number (Life Path Number): Number 2

  • You are diplomatic, calm, skillful, convincing, a good listener, caring, and loving towards others.
  • You have an innate ability to persuade, are clever, and can approach problem-solving with a calm demeanor.
Famous People Named Pavel
  • Pavel Chekov, Russian cosmonaut
  • Pavel Datsyuk, Russian ice hockey player
  • Pavel Durov, Russian entrepreneur and founder of VKontakte
  • Pavel Florensky, Russian philosopher and theologian
  • Pavel Bure, Russian ice hockey player

User-Submitted Information about Pavel

  • Also Moldovan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pavel_Filip

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  • The name Pavel was given to 54 baby boys born in the US in 2012.

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  • We have Pavel in Croatia too. I should know since it is also mine.

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Conclusion

Pavel is a versatile name that embodies humility, strength, and a hint of mystery. Its multiple meanings and symbolism make it a unique and meaningful choice for a child.

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