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Paschal

♂ Boy

Pronounced PAS-kul /ˈpæs.kəl/High

Meaning: From Latin paschalis, 'relating to Easter,' which comes through Greek pascha from Hebrew Pesach, 'Passover.' Traditionally given to children born at Eastertide; several popes took the name Paschal.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name for the season: Paschal means 'of Easter; of Passover' (said 'PAS-kul').
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Origin MediumLatin, Hebrew
MeaningFrom Latin paschalis, 'relating to Easter,' which comes through Greek pascha from Hebrew Pesach, 'Passover.' Traditionally given to children born at Eastertide; several popes took the name Paschal.
U.S. rank (2024)#13683 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1926
Total births (all-time)≈ 592

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192619022024

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

Paschal comes from Latin paschalis, 'of Easter,' by way of Greek pascha and, before that, Hebrew Pesach, 'Passover.' It was a traditional name for children born in the Easter season, and it was carried by several popes and by Saint Paschal Baylon. The French form is Pascal (said 'PAS-kul').

In the U.S. it is very rare for boys. Rare, liturgical, and old.

Did you know? Paschal runs back through Latin and Greek to Hebrew Pesach, 'Passover' — the feast that underlies Easter. It was traditionally given to babies born at Eastertide, and several popes bore it (said 'PAS-kul').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Paschal — Latin paschalis 'of Easter'; Hebrew Pesach

Variations

PascalPascualPasquale

Nicknames

PasCal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Paschal mean?

Paschal is Latin for 'of Easter,' from Greek pascha and Hebrew Pesach, 'Passover.'

How do you pronounce Paschal?

It's said PAS-kul /ˈpæs.kəl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Paschal a boy or girl name?

Paschal is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Paschal?

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

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