"to pass over, to spare"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
Pesach
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Named for the night of liberation and divine passage
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"the Passover festival"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: English
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The Story of Pesach
Pesach comes from the Hebrew root פָּסַח (pasach), meaning to pass over or to skip. It is the Hebrew name for the Jewish festival of Passover, commemorating the Exodus from Egypt when the Angel of Death passed over the houses of the Israelites marked with lamb's blood. As a given name, Pesach was traditionally given to boys born during the Passover holiday, a common practice in Ashkenazi Jewish naming culture of giving names tied to sacred times.
Pesach as a given name was common among traditional Ashkenazi Jewish communities in Eastern Europe through the 19th and early 20th centuries. Immigration, assimilation, and the Holocaust dramatically reduced its use. Today it is quite rare as a first name, though Passover itself remains one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays worldwide.
The Passover festival is central to Jewish identity — the story of liberation from Egyptian slavery is considered the foundational narrative of the Jewish people. A boy named Pesach carries the weight of that liberation story, connecting him to one of the most significant events in Jewish and world history.
Historical Record
Pesach first appeared in US Social Security records in 1990.
Over 129 babies have been named Pesach in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Pesach is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,690 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The English word Easter and the name Pascal both derive from the same Semitic root as Pesach, via Greek Pascha
- The Passover Seder is the most widely practiced Jewish ritual worldwide, celebrated by an estimated 70% of Jewish households
Pesach in Other Languages
French
Pâque (related)
Hebrew
פֶּסַח
English
Passover
Spanish
Pascua (related)
Yiddish
Peysekh
Popularity Over Time
#8,690
Current Rank
Rare
Trend
Hidden Gem
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Pesach
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Pesach Burstein
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #8,690
- Total SSA Count
- 10
- Cultural Origins
- Jewish Hebrew Israeli
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Low
Common Nicknames
Pesi
Pessy
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Classic pairing, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, traditional style, extended 2-3 combo
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Classic pairing, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pesach
What does the name Pesach mean?
"to pass over, to spare" (from Hebrew). "the Passover festival" (from Hebrew). Pesach comes from the Hebrew root פָּסַח (pasach), meaning to pass over or to skip. It is the Hebrew name for the Jewish festival of Passover, commemorating the Exodus from Egypt when the Angel of Death passed over the houses of the Israelites marked with lamb's blood. As a given name, Pesach was traditionally given to boys born during the Passover holiday, a common practice in Ashkenazi Jewish naming culture of giving names tied to sacred times.
What is the origin of the name Pesach?
Pesach has Hebrew, Jewish, and Israeli origins. In Hebrew, it means "to pass over, to spare". In Hebrew, it means "the Passover festival".
Is Pesach a boy or girl name?
Pesach is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Pesach?
Pesach is currently ranked #8690 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Pesach?
Common nicknames for Pesach include Pesi and Pessy.
What are good middle names for Pesach?
Popular middle name pairings include Pesach Avraham, Pesach Yitzhak, Pesach Moshe, Pesach David, and Pesach Shlomo.
What are good sibling names for Pesach?
Names that pair well with Pesach as siblings include Yosef, Miriam, Dvorah, Shmuel, and Rivka.
How many syllables does Pesach have?
Pesach has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Pesach a common or rare name?
Pesach is an uncommon name, ranked #8690 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Pesach
Pesach is a boy name with Jewish, Hebrew, and Israeli origins . The name means "to pass over, to spare" in Hebrew .
Pesach is currently ranked #8,690 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Pesach has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Pesach include Pesi and Pessy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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