Paul Broadnax

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Paul Broadnax — humble
1.4 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Paul Broadnax is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Paul is a masculine given name of Latin origin. From the Latin Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble." The apostle Paul was the most influential early Christian missionary. The surname Broadnax: Donald Broadnax (born 1961), American serial killer on Alabama's death row Horace Broadnax (born 1964), the head men's basketball coach at Savannah State University Jamie Broadnax (born 1980), American film critic, podcaster, writer Jerry Broadnax (born 1951), American professional footballer Johnny Broadnax (1904–1986), American college football player and coach Lydia Broadnax (1742–1820), American free Black woman, businesswoman, former slave Morris Broadnax (1931–2009), Motown songwriter Robert Broadnax Glenn (1854–1920), Democratic governor of the U.S. Paul is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 1.4 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Paul reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Paul

Meaning: humble

Latin

From the Latin Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble." The apostle Paul was the most influential early Christian missionary.

Surname: Broadnax

English

Donald Broadnax (born 1961), American serial killer on Alabama's death row Horace Broadnax (born 1964), the head men's basketball coach at Savannah State University Jamie Broadnax (born 1980), American film critic, podcaster, writer Jerry Broadnax (born 1951), American professional footballer Johnny Broadnax (1904–1986), American college football player and coach Lydia Broadnax (1742–1820), American free Black woman, businesswoman, former slave Morris Broadnax (1931–2009), Motown songwriter Robert Broadnax Glenn (1854–1920), Democratic governor of the U.S.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Paul is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 34%
Italy 15%
Spain 12%
Brazil 17%
France 10%
Mexico 12%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Paul by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Paul has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Paolo
  • Pablo
  • Pavel
  • Paulus
  • Pol

Notable People Named Paul Broadnax

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Paul Broadnax:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Paul?
The first name Paul originates from Latin. From the Latin Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble." The apostle Paul was the most influential early Christian missionary.
When was Paul most popular?
The name Paul reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Broadnax?
The surname Broadnax originates from English. Donald Broadnax (born 1961), American serial killer on Alabama's death row Horace Broadnax (born 1964), the head men's basketball coach at Savannah State University Jamie Broadnax (born 1980), American film critic, podcaster, writer Jerry Broadnax (born 1951), American professional footballer Johnny Broadnax (1904–1986), American college football player and coach Lydia Broadnax (1742–1820), American free Black woman, businesswoman, former slave Morris Broadnax (1931–2009), Motown songwriter Robert Broadnax Glenn (1854–1920), Democratic governor of the U.S.
What are the origins of the name Paul Broadnax?
The name Paul Broadnax combines two different traditions: the first name Paul has Latin roots, while the surname Broadnax originates from English.
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