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Pablito

♂ Boy

Pronounced pah-BLEE-toh /pɑˈbliː.toʊ/Medium

Meaning: The Spanish diminutive of Pablo, itself from Latin Paulus ('small; humble'). Pablito is an affectionate form — 'little Paul' — sometimes given as a name in its own right.Medium

In 30 seconds: An affectionate Spanish name: Pablito is 'little Paul' (said 'pah-BLEE-toh').

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Origin MediumSpanish, Latin

MeaningThe Spanish diminutive of Pablo, itself from Latin Paulus ('small; humble'). Pablito is an affectionate form — 'little Paul' — sometimes given as a name in its own right.

U.S. rank (2024)#13679 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1962

Total births (all-time)≈ 31

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Pablito is the Spanish diminutive of Pablo, which descends from Latin Paulus, 'small; humble' — the name of the apostle Paul. The -ito ending carries warmth rather than size, and Pablito is used both as a household nickname and, occasionally, as a given name in its own right (said 'pah-BLEE-toh').

In the U.S. it is very rare for boys as a formal name. Rare, Spanish, and affectionate.

Did you know? Latin paulus meant 'small; humble' — so Pablito, 'little Paul,' is doubly small and doubly fond. In Spanish the -ito ending is pure affection (said 'pah-BLEE-toh').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Pablito — Spanish diminutive of Pablo; Latin Paulus

Variations

PabloPaulito

Nicknames

PabloLito

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pablito mean?

Pablito is Spanish for 'little Paul' — an affectionate diminutive of Pablo, from Latin paulus, 'small; humble.'

How do you pronounce Pablito?

It's said pah-BLEE-toh /pɑˈbliː.toʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Pablito a boy or girl name?

Pablito is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Pablito?

Pablito is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.