Pascual

Pascual - A very unique male name

Pascual appeared on the charts for the first time in 1912 on position #875. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Pascual and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Pascual? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Pascual. The baby boy name Pascual was given to 19 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2500 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 77,173 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Pascual peaked in popularity 114 years ago in 1912 on position 875.

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Pascual is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Pascual is currently topping the baby name charts in Alabama at position #849 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,155.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Pascual is where you live.

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Pascual origin and meaning

Spanish, from Late Latin

Spanish form from Late Latin Paschalis, 'relating to Easter (Passover)'

Pascual is the Spanish form of Paschal, a name traditionally given to children born at Easter. It has a long, low US history since 1912, borne by Saint Pascual Baylón.

Attested etymology

Pascual is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Pascual, pop culture references for the name Pascual and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Pascual

We've found the following names that sound similar to Pascual, sorted by popularity.

Pasquale / Pascal / Pasqual / Pookela / Paschal /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Pascual

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Pascual a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Pascual?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

pahs-KWAHL · /pɑsˈkwɑl/
The syllable table gives 3, but the Spanish spoken name has two syllables: pahs-KWAHL.

Around the world

• Pascal (French) — French form
• Pasquale (Italian) — Italian form

Spellings and nicknames

• Pasqual — Variant spelling
• Pasquale — Italian form in US data

Famous bearers

• Saint Pascual Baylón — Spanish Franciscan saint (Paschal Baylon) (1540–1592) Historical

Style

InternationalClassic

Why parents choose it

Pascual is traditional and seasonal, tied to Easter in Spanish tradition.

Worth knowing

• English speakers often default to Pascal or Pasquale.