Hovhannes vs Pesach

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pesach

Boy #8,690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to pass over, to spare"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Hebrew Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,690
Total SSA Count
10
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pesi, Pessy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hovhannes Rank #8,492
Pesach Rank #8,690

Hovhannes is more popular, ranked #8492 vs #8690 for Pesach.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hovhannes ___

No pairings available yet.

Pesach ___

  • Pesach Avraham
  • Pesach Yitzhak
  • Pesach Moshe
  • Pesach David
  • Pesach Shlomo

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Pesach

Yosef Miriam Dvorah Shmuel Rivka

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hovhannes or Pesach more popular?

Hovhannes is more popular, ranked #8492 compared to Pesach at #8690 in the United States.

What do Hovhannes and Pesach mean?

Pesach means "to pass over, to spare" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hovhannes and Pesach boy or girl names?

Hovhannes is primarily a boy name. Pesach is primarily a boy name.

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