Pal
pal
US Popularity:11696
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):Sanskrit
Meaning:Small; Little one; Protector; Keeper
Meaning “small” or “little one,” Pal is a boy’s name of Latin origin. It’s used in Scandinavia and Hungary and can be considered the Hungarian version of the name Paul. Pal is also a common surname in India and Bangladesh, possibly derived from the Sanskrit word pala, which means “protector” or “keeper.” With its multiple origins and meanings, a name like Pal has international edge and inspires baby to be a protecting friend.
Pal Name Popularity Data
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2014
#27056
in 2014
+ 2385
from 2012
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