Pepe

Pepe is a diminutive form of the Spanish name José, which in turn is a variant of Josef. Like Josef, the name Pepe is of Hebrew origin and means 'God may add' in the sense of 'God may (still) add a son', derived from the ancient Hebrew jo for 'God' and jasaf for 'add, increase'.

What does the name Pepe mean?

Pepe is a diminutive form of the Spanish name José, which in turn is a variant of Josef. Like Josef, the name Pepe is of Hebrew origin and means 'God may add' in the sense of 'God may (still) add a son', derived from the ancient Hebrew jo for 'God' and jasaf for 'add, increase'. In Italian, Pepe is also a word for 'pepper'. A similar name is Beppe, an Italian diminutive of Giuseppe, which is also a variant of Josef. Although Pepe is a typically Spanish first name (Pepe and José are among the most common Spanish boy names), the name is now also regularly given as a male baby name in Germany.

Where does the name Pepe come from?

Etymology Pepe is a male first name of ancient Hebrew origin meaning 'God may add'. Ancient Hebrew Languages Spanish

How do you pronounce Pepe?

Sound & Pronunciation of Pepe: The name Pepe is two syllables and rhythmically symmetrical. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as 'Pe-pe' [ˈpeːpe], with the repetition of the bright syllable creating a smooth sound flow. The open structure gives the name lightness. Pepe feels lively and friendly - modern, uncomplicated, and present.

When is the name day of Pepe?

Pepe, as a form of the name Josef, celebrates its name day on March 19 (St. Joseph's Day, Feast of St. Joseph), May 1 (St. Joseph the Carpenter, Patron of Workers), July 31 (Joseph of Arimathea), and September 18 (Joseph of Cupertino).

Popularity

Pepe is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 137th in the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2016 at 86th. In the last ten years, Pepe has been given as a first name about 7,100 times, placing it 114th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 118th.

Nicknames & pet names

Peo / Pep / Pepelino / Peperoni / Pepewutz / Pepi / Pepino / Pepito / Pepperoni / Peppi / Peps / Pepsi / Popo / Sepp

Similar first names

Famous people

• Pepe (Portuguese football player)
• Pepe Aguilar (American musician)
• Pepe Angelillo (American jazz musician)
• Pepe Berns (German jazz musician)
• Pepe Brand (Spanish football player)
• Pepe Correa (American boxer)
• Pepe Danquart (filmmaker)
• Pepe Diaz (football player from Spain)
• Pepe Diokno (Filipino film director)
• Pepe Ederer (composer)
• Pepe et sa Guitare (musician from India)
• Pepe Fernandez (Uruguayan football player)
• Pepe Frias (Dominican baseball player)
• Pepe Guerra (singer from Uruguay)
• Pepe Hern (actor from America)
• Pepe le Pew (character from Looney Tunes)
• Pepe Lienhard (Swiss musician)
• Pepe Marchena (Spanish singer)
• Pepe Martinez (musician from Spain)
• Pepe Murcia (British football player)