Poul
/poʊl/noun
A masculine given name, chiefly the Danish form of Paul.
Did you know?Poul descends from Latin Paulus, the name associated with the apostle Paul, whose writings helped shape early Christianity.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*pau-
“Small, few, or little; a proposed ancient root behind later Latin forms.”
Ancient Latin
Latin
Paulus
“Small, little, or humble; also used as a Roman family name.”
1st Century
Latin
Paulus
“The personal name of the apostle Paul, later adopted widely throughout Christian Europe.”
Medieval Europe
Latin/Old French
Paul
“A Christian masculine name derived from the apostolic name.”
Modern Danish
Danish
Poul
“The Danish form of Paul.”
Modern English
English
Poul
“A proper name used mainly in reference to Danish people or Scandinavian naming.”