Pablo
PAH-bloh
A Spanish form of Paul, carrying the sense of small or humble.
Meaning
Pablo is the Spanish form of Paul, ultimately from Latin Paulus. In the traditional Christian-name sense, Paulus is commonly explained as “small” or “humble,” which is the core meaning carried by Pablo. The excerpted sources also place Pablo alongside Paolo and Paulo as related forms of Paul.
Origin
SpanishLatinmasculine
Fun fact
The old name lists group Pablo with other international forms of Paul, showing how widely the name traveled across Europe.
Confidence: mixed. Sources: History of Christian Names, A list of Christian names, their derivatives, nicknames and equivalents in several languages.