Pascal - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Pascal \p(a)-scal, pas-cal\ is pronounced pahs-KALL. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "Easter child". The Latin source derives from the Hebrew word for "Passover", the name of the springtime Jewish observance equivalent to the Christian celebration of Easter. Used as a given name in English-speaking countries only since the 1960s. Pasquale is an Italian form; Pascal is French; Pascual is Spanish. Philosopher Blaise Pascal.

Pascal has 9 variant forms: Pascale, Pascalle, Paschal, Paschalis, Pascoe, Pascual, Pascuale, Pasqual and Pasquale.

Pascal is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Pascal. Compare Pascal with related baby names.