Pascal
French · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Pascal
Pascal derives from the Latin name Paschasius, which comes from Pascha, meaning "Passover" or "Easter," ultimately rooted in Hebrew pesach.
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Etymology
Pascal derives from the Latin name Paschasius, which comes from Pascha, meaning "Passover" or "Easter," ultimately rooted in Hebrew pesach. The name literally means "of or relating to Passover/Easter" and carries religious significance tied to Christian and Jewish traditions.
The name is primarily used in French, Italian, and Spanish-speaking Catholic cultures, with notable historical figures including mathematician Blaise Pascal and Pope Pascal I; it gained particular prominence in France during the medieval period and remains common in Romance language regions.
Pascal currently ranks #3,636 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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