Pascal
Meaning of Pascal
Pascal is a male name with origins in both French and Latin. In French, it is derived from the Latin name Paschalis, which means "relating to Easter." This association with Easter gives the name Pascal a religious significance. The English pronunciation of Pascal is pas-KAL (/pæsˈkɐl/), and it can also be spelled as Pascale.
Looking at the data for newborns in the United States, we can see that the popularity of the name Pascal has remained relatively stable over the years. It peaked in 1974 when it ranked at number 1618, but has since fluctuated between ranks 2000 and 3000. In recent years, there have been around 30 occurrences of newborns being named Pascal each year.
Overall, Pascal is a unique and timeless name with a rich history and a touch of religious symbolism. Parents who choose this name for their child will be giving them a name that stands out while still maintaining a sense of tradition.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as pas-KAL (/pæsˈkɐl/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Pascal
| Pascal Rambert is a French writer, choreographer, and director known for his work in both stage and screen, born in 1962. |
| Pascal Siakam is a Cameroonian professional basketball player known for his success with the Toronto Raptors in the NBA. |
| Pascal Wehrlein is a German and Mauritian racing driver who has competed in Formula One and currently races in Formula E for Porsche. |
| Pascal Dupuis is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger who played 14 seasons in the NHL and won two Stanley Cup championships with the Pittsburgh Penguins. |
| Pascal Michel Obispo is a renowned French singer-songwriter. |
| Pascal Schumacher is a Luxembourgish jazz musician, composer, and percussionist known for founding the Pascal Schumacher Quartet and his work in classical chamber music. |
| Pascal Bertin is a French countertenor known for his vocal talent. |
| Pascal Bidégorry - Pascal Bidegorry is a French sailor known for his achievements in sailing. |
| Pascal Vahirua is a retired French professional footballer known for his career as a winger, notably playing for AJ Auxerre and representing France at Euro 1992. |
| Pascal Barbot is a renowned French chef known for his two Michelin-starred restaurant L'Astrance in Paris, which was previously awarded three Michelin stars and ranked 13th in The World's 50 Best Restaurants in 2011. |
| Pascal Ickx is a Belgian former racing driver known for competing in Grand Touring sports cars in the 1960s. |
| Pascal Kané was a French film director, screenwriter, and lecturer known for his work in documentaries and feature films such as "Dora et la lanterne magique," "Liberty belle," and "Un jeu d’enfant." |
| Pascal Sevran was a French TV presenter and author. |
| Pascal Légitimus is a French actor, comedian, and theatre director, known for his work with the famous French humor band Les Inconnus. |
| Pascal Pinard is a French swimmer and multiple Paralympic gold medallist. |
