Pablo

Pablo is a masculine given name of Spanish origin. It is the Spanish form of Paul, derived from the Latin Paulus, meaning “small” or “humble.” The name is common in Spain and Latin America and is used in other countries with Spanish influence.

Historically, the name has been associated with Saint Paul the Apostle, a central figure in early Christianity, which has contributed to its continued popularity in Catholic communities.

Notable people named Pablo include Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), Spanish painter and sculptor known for cofounding Cubism; Pablo Neruda (1904–1973), Chilean poet and Nobel laureate; Pablo Casals (1876–1973), cellist and conductor; Pablo Escobar (1949–1993), Colombian drug lord; Pablo Iglesias (born 1978), Spanish political leader and founder of Podemos; Pablo Alborán (born 1989), Spanish singer-songwriter; and Pablo Larraín (born 1976), Chilean filmmaker.

As a given name, Pablo is typically used in Spanish-speaking countries and among people of Hispanic heritage, and it has equivalents in other languages, such as Paolo in Italian, Paul in English, Pavel in Russian, and Paulo in Portuguese. The name remains a common choice in modern naming across Spanish-speaking communities.