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The baby name Pascal is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced EN: /ˈpæskəl/ (PAS-kəl); FR: /paskal/ (pas-KAL).

Pascal is Latin in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: EN: /ˈpæskəl/ (PAS-kəl); FR: /paskal/ (pas-KAL)

What is the meaning of the name Pascal ?

The baby name Pascal is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced EN: /ˈpæskəl/ (PAS-kəl); FR: /paskal/ (pas-KAL).

Pascal is Latin in Origin.

Pascal derives from Late Latin Paschalis, “of the Pasch,” from Greek Pascha and ultimately Hebrew/Aramaic Pesach (Passover). In Christian Europe, Pascha named both Passover and Easter, so the given name came to mean “pertaining to Easter,” evoking deliverance, renewal, and springtime.

Medieval records show the name bestowed on boys born near Holy Week or Easter, with prominence reinforced by Popes Paschal I and II and by the cult of Saint Pascual Baylón in Spain. The standard French form is Pascal; related variants include Paschal (English), Paschalis (Latin/Polish ecclesiastical), Pascale and Pascaline (French feminine), Pascual (Spanish), Pasqual (Catalan), Pasquale (Italian), Pascoal (Portuguese), Pasco (Cornish), Paskal (Breton/Slavic), and Paško (Croatian). Usage remains strongest in Francophone countries and Catholic traditions, though the cross-faith etymology links it to Jewish Passover as well.

Pascal has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Pascal

Pascal Lissouba Politician · Born 1931 · Republic of the Congo Pascal Lissouba was a Congolese politician best known as the first democratically elected President of the Republic of the Congo. He served as president from 1992 to 1997, before being overthrown by Denis Sassou Nguesso during the 1997 civil war. Pascal Greggory Actor · Born 1954 · France Pascal Greggory is a French actor best known for his roles in films like The Queen of Hearts, Those Who Love Me Can Take the Train, and The Page Turner. He was born on 8 September 1954. Pascal Obispo Actor · Born 1965 · France Pascal Obispo is a French pop and rock singer-songwriter and producer, best known for his music career in France. Born on 8 January 1965, he has released popular songs including Lucie, Tombé pour elle, and Fan.
Pascal Elbé Actor · Born 1967 · France Pascal Elbé is a French actor best known for his work in French film and television. He was born on 13 March 1967 and has also worked as a director and screenwriter, including on the film Tête de Turc. Pascal Lainé Actor · Born 1942 · France Pascal Lainé was a French novelist and academic, best known for his literary work. Born in Anet, Eure-et-Loir, he wrote notable books including La Dentellière and L'Irrévolution. Vitalic Musician · Born 1976 · France Pascal Arbez-Nicolas, better known as Vitalic, is a French electronic music producer best known for his energetic electro and techno sound. He is known for tracks like “La Rock 01,” “Poison Lips,” and “Waiting for the Stars.”

Celebrity babies named Pascal

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Pascal Messiaen Olivier Messiaen musician ★★★★★
Pascal Köpke Andreas Köpke association footballer ★★★★★

Pascal – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2010 #1 — 751
Germany Boys 2020 #1 — 431
BI 0 #4 9 425
BF 0 #9 2 188
KH Boys 0 #9 1 270
BI Boys 0 #12 37 917
BF Boys 0 #19 8 439
CM 0 #26 30 2,592
LU 0 #28 39 2,830
HT Boys 0 #29 6 903
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
ID 0 #38 2 2,238
CM Boys 0 #41 2,255 12,054
LU Boys 0 #41 331 4,970
Austria Boys 2009 #56 128 60
AO 0 #75 3 2,729
Germany Boys 0 #75 8,325 5,697
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
MD Boys 0 #81 1 756
CN 0 #84 3 3,857
MD Girls 0 #91 2 865
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
QA 0 #102 5 7,011
Austria Boys 0 #106 861 2,180
NL Boys 0 #106 4,825 5,873
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
MU 0 #119 18 3,613
MU Boys 0 #119 326 8,477
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
CY Boys 0 #125 7 3,473
Switzerland Boys 2024 #132 6 1,769
ID Boys 0 #132 4 4,130
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
BW Boys 0 #149 6 4,685
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
CR 0 #162 4 5,526
Germany 0 #163 387 2,542
AE 0 #168 10 10,220
Austria 0 #169 45 850
HU Boys 0 #169 6 3,954
Sweden Boys 2022 #172 11 1,509
MT Boys 0 #174 6 4,064
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
NL 0 #179 248 2,481
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
SI Boys 0 #208 4 3,402
PL 0 #211 2 2,600
BG Boys 0 #216 5 3,850
GH Boys 0 #218 141 8,138
GH 0 #221 23 5,396
NA Boys 0 #223 13 6,830
PS 0 #223 4 5,692
Belgium Boys 1997 #225 25 444
AO Boys 0 #227 16 5,568
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
MO Boys 0 #233 2 5,842
NG 0 #245 20 5,926
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
PT 0 #248 3 4,161
GR Boys 0 #252 16 6,912
TW Boys 0 #253 4 7,111
HR Boys 0 #256 4 3,997
SG 0 #276 7 11,010
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
IL 0 #279 4 6,291
JP Boys 0 #286 12 7,909
CN Boys 0 #289 31 9,639
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
CZ Boys 0 #294 11 6,530
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
Canada Boys 2024 #295 12 2,588
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
PL Boys 0 #296 40 6,459
DK Boys 0 #302 24 7,401
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
Canada Girls 1995 #307 6 2,434
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
France Girls 1970 #315 4 1,305
PT Boys 0 #326 42 7,951
GH Girls 0 #334 4 6,973
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
MY 0 #349 6 12,352
HK 0 #352 6 8,483
CL Girls 0 #356 763 14,098
MU Girls 0 #357 6 8,539
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
NG Boys 0 #373 1,075 16,906
France Boys 2021 #374 14 2,865
JO Boys 0 #388 2 7,057
CL 0 #393 19 6,867
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
EG 0 #409 4 6,387
ZA 0 #418 30 14,421
OM Girls 0 #420 5 15,987
SD Boys 0 #433 13 10,523
Spain 0 #435 18 2,326
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
CM Girls 0 #448 93 11,671
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
CR Boys 0 #476 12 10,188
HK Boys 0 #477 51 12,905
AR Boys 0 #481 3 7,628
GT Boys 0 #493 7 7,625
LB 0 #499 161 13,263
PA Boys 0 #499 7 9,305
LY 0 #513 23 12,703
PS Boys 0 #521 28 10,655
RU Boys 0 #522 5 12,621
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
CL Boys 0 #531 138 13,390
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
BH 0 #537 17 17,937
IR Boys 0 #541 12 10,162
PS Girls 0 #545 3 10,981
KW Girls 0 #553 9 19,177
IL Boys 0 #572 36 10,983
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
AE Girls 0 #595 3 20,968
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
BO Boys 0 #614 9 9,244
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
IL Girls 0 #641 5 11,648
IT 0 #645 70 4,183
BO Girls 0 #648 4 9,488
HK Girls 0 #648 3 16,104
QA Boys 0 #651 57 18,093
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
SG Boys 0 #665 33 17,960
Finland Boys 2026 #667 16 3,552
SY 0 #688 41 11,684
KW Boys 0 #689 81 18,755
IQ Boys 0 #690 8 13,071
IT Boys 0 #699 986 10,046
TN 0 #711 119 13,765
Spain Boys 0 #736 197 5,610
BR Boys 0 #738 14 12,213
NG Girls 0 #753 34 15,093
OM Boys 0 #774 108 17,948
NL Girls 0 #794 162 5,933
ZA Boys 0 #804 403 25,619
Germany Girls 0 #821 18 4,949
United States Boys 2024 #846 47 7,044
PE Boys 0 #867 12 14,506
EG Boys 0 #874 13 15,035
CO Boys 0 #906 15 15,656
EG Girls 0 #947 13 14,742
MX Boys 0 #966 17 16,355
MA 0 #988 141 20,986
IN Boys 0 #991 11 16,750
SA Girls 0 #1,011 4 25,931
AE Boys 0 #1,022 71 22,615
DZ 0 #1,055 122 20,130
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,092 20 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,105 37 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
TR 0 #1,156 56 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,377 70 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,583 32 28,008

Pascal is popular in 87 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
Switzerland
United States
Sweden

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People also ask about Pascal

Pascal is predominantly a boy's name.
Pascal is a 2 syllable name, pronounced EN: /ˈpæskəl/ (PAS-kəl); FR: /paskal/ (pas-KAL).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Paschal, Paschalis, Pascale, Pascaline, Pascalina and Pasquale.
Yes, very popular — Pascal ranked #1 in Ireland in 2010, and appears in official birth registries across 10 countries.
Pascal ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2010).
Pascal's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #392 in 2011 to #374 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 8 notable people named Pascal are in our database, including Pascal Lissouba (Politician), Pascal Greggory (Actor), Pascal Obispo (Actor).
Yes — at least 2 celebrity couples have chosen Pascal for their child, including Olivier Messiaen.