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Pesach

♂ Boy

Pronounced PEH-sahkh /ˈpɛ.sɑx/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Pesach, 'Passover; to pass over; to spare' (the festival commemorating the Exodus); a name often given to boys born around Passover; we note the sacred festivalLow

In 30 seconds: Passover; to pass over: Pesach is Hebrew. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'PEH-sahkh').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Pesach, 'Passover; to pass over; to spare' (the festival commemorating the Exodus); a name often given to boys born around Passover; we note the sacred festival
U.S. rank (2024)#8139 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 129

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719902024

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

Pesach comes from the Hebrew Pesach, 'Passover; to pass over; to spare' (the festival commemorating the Exodus; a name often given to boys born around Passover; we note the sacred festival). A crisp, devout name (said 'PEH-sahkh').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, Passover at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Pesach means 'Passover; to pass over' in Hebrew (the festival commemorating the Exodus) — often given to boys born around Passover — crisp and devout (we note the sacred festival; said 'PEH-sahkh').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Pesach — sacred festival noted

Variations

PesahPessach

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pesach mean?

Pesach is Hebrew for 'Passover; to pass over' (the festival of the Exodus). We note the sacred festival.

How do you pronounce Pesach?

It's said PEH-sahkh /ˈpɛ.sɑx/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Pesach a boy or girl name?

Pesach is a boy's name.

How popular is Pesach?

Pesach is a very rare name in the U.S.

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