Boy · #12,015 in 2026

Pol

Pol is a male given name. In Europe, it can be a form of Paul or Polydore, and sometimes of Apollonius or Leopold. It is most common in Belgium, Luxembourg, Andorra, and Spain. The name in Cambodia and Thailand likely has a different origin.

Current Rank
#12,015
Peak Rank
#12,551 (2008)
Total Babies
30
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2008
First Year
2020
Last Year
2008
Peak Year
#12551
Peak Rank
30
Total Count
6
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Pol

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Pol is a male given name. In Europe, it can be a form of Paul or Polydore, and sometimes of Apollonius or Leopold. It is most common in Belgium, Luxembourg, Andorra, and Spain. The name in Cambodia and Thailand likely has a different origin.

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The Story of Pol

Pol first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2008, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 5 Pols were born — ranking #12,551 that year. As of 2026, Pol ranks #12,015 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 30 Pols have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Pol

Phonetically similar names — useful when Pol is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pol

What does the name Pol mean?
Pol is a male given name. In Europe, it can be a form of Paul or Polydore, and sometimes of Apollonius or Leopold. It is most common in Belgium, Luxembourg, Andorra, and Spain. The name in Cambodia and Thailand likely has a different origin.
How popular is Pol in 2026?
In 2026, Pol ranks #12,015 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Pol most popular?
Pol reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #12,551 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Pol a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Pol is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Pol?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Pol include Aahron, Abdoulaziz, Abduljalil. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Pol

Pol is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 30 births in the dataset. Pol's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #12,551. Use the chart and map above to compare Pol's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.