Paul Walley

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Paul Walley — humble
1.4 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Paul Walley 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 Walley: Surname Augustus Walley (1856–1938), a Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army and recipient of the Medal of Honor Byron Walley, a pen name of writer Orson Scott Card (born 1951) Chris Walley (writer) (born 1954), Welsh geologist Chris Walley (actor) (born 1995), Irish actor Deborah Walley (1943–2001), American actress Denny Walley (born 1943), American guitarist Ernie Walley (1933–2025), Welsh football player, manager and coach Hugh Walley (fl. 1905–1907), footballer Jaden Walley (born 2001), American football player Joan Walley, (born 1949), British politician John Walley (died 1615), Engl. 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: Walley

Irish

Surname Augustus Walley (1856–1938), a Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army and recipient of the Medal of Honor Byron Walley, a pen name of writer Orson Scott Card (born 1951) Chris Walley (writer) (born 1954), Welsh geologist Chris Walley (actor) (born 1995), Irish actor Deborah Walley (1943–2001), American actress Denny Walley (born 1943), American guitarist Ernie Walley (1933–2025), Welsh football player, manager and coach Hugh Walley (fl. 1905–1907), footballer Jaden Walley (born 2001), American football player Joan Walley, (born 1949), British politician John Walley (died 1615), Engl.

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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 Walley

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 Walley:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Walley?
The surname Walley originates from Irish. Surname Augustus Walley (1856–1938), a Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army and recipient of the Medal of Honor Byron Walley, a pen name of writer Orson Scott Card (born 1951) Chris Walley (writer) (born 1954), Welsh geologist Chris Walley (actor) (born 1995), Irish actor Deborah Walley (1943–2001), American actress Denny Walley (born 1943), American guitarist Ernie Walley (1933–2025), Welsh football player, manager and coach Hugh Walley (fl. 1905–1907), footballer Jaden Walley (born 2001), American football player Joan Walley, (born 1949), British politician John Walley (died 1615), Engl.
What are the origins of the name Paul Walley?
The name Paul Walley combines two different traditions: the first name Paul has Latin roots, while the surname Walley originates from Irish.
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