Nino vs Pascual

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nino

Boy #3,132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious (short for Giovanni)"

Origin: Italian/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Georgian Spanish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,132
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Pascual

Boy #3,098 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Easter, born at Passover"

Origin: Latin paschalis

Cultural Roots

Spanish Mexican Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,098
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pas, Pasqui

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nino Rank #3,132
Pascual Rank #3,098

Pascual is more popular, ranked #3098 vs #3132 for Nino.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nino ___

  • Nino Carlo
  • Nino Marco
  • Nino Luca
  • Nino Rafael
  • Nino Stefano
  • Nino Emilio

Pascual ___

  • Pascual Antonio
  • Pascual Miguel
  • Pascual Jose
  • Pascual Ramon
  • Pascual Alejandro
  • Pascual Fernando

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nino

Marco Luca Sofia Giulia Enzo

If you choose Pascual

Esperanza Carmen Rafael Dolores Ignacio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nino or Pascual more popular?

Pascual is more popular, ranked #3098 compared to Nino at #3132 in the United States.

What do Nino and Pascual mean?

Nino means "God is gracious (short for Giovanni)" (Italian/Hebrew origin). Pascual means "of Easter, born at Passover" (Latin paschalis origin).

Are Nino and Pascual boy or girl names?

Nino is primarily a boy name. Pascual is primarily a boy name.

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