Namesakes
Paavo Johansson
(m) 1895-1983 
Olympic Medalists 1920 javelin throw (bronze)
Paavo Nurmi
(m) 1897-1973
Notable Athletes (track)
Olympic Medalists 1920; 1924; 1928 10000 m; individual cross country; team cross country; 1500 m; 3000 m team; 5000 m; 3000 m steeplechase (silver/gold)
Paavo Yrjölä
(m) 1902-1980
Olympic Medalists 1928 decathlon (gold)
Paavo Lonkila
(m) 1923-2017
Olympic Medalists 1952 cross-country skiing (gold/bronze)
Paavo Lipponen
(m) 1941-
Finnish Presidents and Prime Ministers 1995-2003 (prime minister)