What origin is the name Povl?

Povl comes from International naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Povl?

Names from the same international tradition pair naturally with Povl — for example Nautica, Arica, Laisha. You can browse more on our international names page.

Povl

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Povl

Povl

Boy

International

1 syllable

Povl is an International boy's name meaning "Means "small"; a Danish form of the name Paul".

Povl is a boy's name of International origin meaning "Means "small"; a Danish form of the name Paul". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: International
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Povl mean?

Means "small"; a Danish form of the name Paul.

How popular is Povl?

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What does Povl mean?

Povl is a boy name of International origin meaning "Means "small"; a Danish form of the name Paul.".

How popular is Povl?

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Sister names that go with Povl

Nautica Arica Laisha Latrina Fredia Jalissa

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Name numerology

6is the Chaldean number for Povl.

Number 6 is linked with care, family and responsibility.

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Povl at a glance

Letters: 4
Syllables: 1
Starts with: P
Ends with: -vl
Vowels: 1 of 4 letters

4-letter boy names

Which names have a similar meaning to Povl?

Povl means "Means "small"; a Danish form of the name Paul." — these names share that spirit.

Mia — "Mia is a Scandinavian and German short form of Maria. In Italian and Spanish, mia also means 'mine'." (Scandinavian)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
James — "James comes from the Late Latin Iacomus, a form of Jacob, from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, 'holder of the heel'. Two apostles bore it." (Hebrew)