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Depaul

Male

« The French-derived name DePaul signifies 'of Paul', tracing back to the Roman family name meaning 'small' or 'humble'. »

#20905 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

The name DePaul is of French origin and means "of Paul". It is derived from the given name Paul, which was originally a Roman family name that meant "small" or "humble". The name Paul has been widely used throughout history, particularly among early Christians who venerated Saint Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ. The name DePaul is thought to have emerged as a variant of Paul in France during the Middle Ages. It has since spread to other countries and is now recognized as a distinct given name in its own right.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Depaul since 1880

Total births
56
Total since 1880
Peak year
1985
9 births
in 1998
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years