Boy Name · Italian Origin
Paulino
Paulino is a boy baby name of Italian origin, meaning "Peaceful spirit". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Paulino often also consider Pauline.
Paulino meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Peaceful spirit
Origin: Italian naming roots help connect Paulino to related Italian baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Paulino as P·A·U·L·I·N·O, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Paulino is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Paulino variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Paulinoa, Paulinoe, Paulinoy, Paulin.
- Nicknames: Paul and P.
- Middle names: Pair Paulino with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Paulino middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Pauline, Paulina, Paloma, Palma, Pollyanna — full picks on the sibling names for Paulino guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Paulino? Browse our names like Paulino guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Paulino
What does the name Paulino mean?
Paulino means "Peaceful spirit" and is of Italian origin.
What is the origin of Paulino?
Paulino originates in Italian naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Paulino?
Paulino has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Paulino a boy's or girl's name?
Paulino is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Paulino in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Paulino sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Paulino?
Names that share Paulino's sound and style include Pauline, Paulina, Paloma, Palma, Pollyanna.
What middle names pair well with Paulino?
Good middle-name fits for Paulino pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Paulino is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Paulino is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Paulino?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Paulino share its rhythm without rhyming — Pauline, Paulina, Paloma all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.