Pavlo is of Ukrainian origin, derived from the Slavic element 'pavol', which means 'little'. It is a variant of the name Paul, popular among Ukrainians but also used in other Eastern European countries. Pavlo has two syllables and is pronounced as 'PAV-loh'. The name's popularity peaked in Ukraine during the late 20th century and remains widely used today. Notable individuals with this name include Pavlo Hochiain, a Ukrainian poet, and Pavlosky, a Ukrainian musician.
The name Pavlo experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a noticeable increase from 7 births in 2002 to a peak of 8 births in 2011. However, it has since declined, with 6 births each in 2016 and 2023. Overall, there were 43 babies named Pavlo between 1996 and 2023.