US Popularity Rank: 25665

Origin: Latin

Meaning: Small

It’s no small wonder that baby has changed your life for the better! So, return the favor and give your little bundle of joy a name that they can carry with them always. Pauly is a gender-neutral name of Latin origin. Meaning “small,” this name is a great reminder that great things come in small packages. Pauly is also a diminutive of names like Paula or Paul, but it certainly works well as a given name in its own right. You might recognize this choice from the actor Pauly Shore, who has appeared in films like Bio-Dome, Encino Man, and Son in Law.