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Pasquale

♂ Boy

Pronounced pahs-KWAH-leh /pɑˈskwɑ.lɛ/Medium

Meaning: Italian form of Pascal — from Latin paschalis, 'of Easter; relating to Passover' (a child born at Eastertide)Medium

In 30 seconds: An Easter child: Pasquale is the Italian Pascal — 'of Easter'. Melodic, classic, and warm.
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Origin HighLatin, Italian
MeaningItalian form of Pascal — from Latin paschalis, 'of Easter; relating to Passover' (a child born at Eastertide)
U.S. rank (2025)#5781 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1917
Total births (all-time)≈ 10,138

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191718942025

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

Pasquale is the Italian form of Pascal — from Latin paschalis, 'of Easter; relating to Passover' (from Hebrew pesach, 'Passover'). Traditionally given to a child born at Eastertide, it's a melodic, classic name across Italy (St Pasquale; nickname Pat or Lino).

In the U.S. it appears in Italian families. Rare, of-Easter at the root, and melodic.

Did you know? Pascal means 'of Easter; relating to Passover' (Latin paschalis) — Pasquale is its melodic Italian form, traditionally given to children born at Eastertide; classic and warm.
Overall data confidence 80%
Behind the Name — Pasquale — etymology

Variations

PascalPascualePasqual

Nicknames

PatLino

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If you like Pasquale…

Pascal— the French form
Gennaro— a companion southern-Italian name
Salvatore— another Italian classic
Miracle— lands in the same popularity range
Peregrin— a fellow Latin choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pasquale mean?

Pasquale is the Italian Pascal — Latin 'of Easter; relating to Passover'.

How do you pronounce Pasquale?

It's said pahs-KWAH-leh /pɑˈskwɑ.lɛ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Pasquale a boy or girl name?

Pasquale is a boy's name.

How popular is Pasquale?

Pasquale is a rare name in the U.S.

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