Paulo is a Portuguese, Spanish and Italian masculine given name equivalent to English Paul. Notable people with the name include:Paulo Jr. Paulo Jr. (footballer) Paulo Almeida, Brazilian footballer Paulo André Cren Benini, Brazilian football defender Paulo Angeles, Fiiipino actor, singer and dancer Paulo Avelino, Filipino actor and film actor Paulo de Carvalho, Portuguese singer-songwriter and actor Paulo Coelho, Brazilian lyricist and novelist Paulo Fernando Craveiro, Brazilian author Paulo Freire (1921–1997), Brazilian educator and philosopher Paulo R. Holvorcem, Brazilian amateur astronomer, a prolific discoverer of asteroids Paulo Jorge (disambiguation) Paulo Kanoa (1802–1885), Governor of Kauaʻi Paulo P. Kanoa (1832–1895), Governor of Kauaʻi Paulo Miklos, Brazilian multi-instrumentalist, musician and actor Paulo Antonio de Oliveira, Brazilian football striker Paulo Orlando, Brazilian-born Major League Baseball player Paulo Ribenboim, is a Brazilian-born mathematician who specializes in number theory Paulo Rogério da Silva, also known as Gero Camilo, Brazilian actor, director, poet and musician Paulo Santos, several people Paulo Dybala, Argentine professional footballer also called “La Joya”