Pepe
/P-EH-P-EH/
An affectionate Spanish diminutive of Jose, the Iberian form of Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef 'he will add.' The nickname is inseparable from the Philippine national hero who bore it, whose novels stirred the movement for independence, so that this familiar pet-name carries the memory of a martyr and a country's awakening.
See Pepe scored for your familyMeaning & origin
Pepe is a boy's name of Tagalog origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "An affectionate Spanish diminutive of Jose, the Iberian form of Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef 'he will add.' The nickname is inseparable from the Philippine national hero who bore it, whose novels stirred the movement for independence, so that this familiar pet-name carries the memory of a martyr and a country's awakening." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Beyond its Christian heritage, Pepe is also used in Atheist traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Filipino, Spanish, SoutheastAsian, Mexican, Latino families, Pepe carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Numerology of Pepe
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Pepe resonates in either tradition.
How Pepe sounds
NameRoot scores the phonetic fit of every name against the sound of your last name. The pronunciation of Pepe breaks down into 4 phonemes: /P-EH-P-EH/. In the app, you'll see how those sounds flow with your family name across rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters.
The six signals, applied to Pepe
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Names similar to Pepe
If Pepe resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in Filipino families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Courage cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Pepe
Common questions about Pepe
What does the name Pepe mean?
Pepe means "An affectionate Spanish diminutive of Jose, the Iberian form of Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef 'he will add.' The nickname is inseparable from the Philippine national hero who bore it, whose novels stirred the movement for independence, so that this familiar pet-name carries the memory of a martyr and a country's awakening.." It is a boy name of Tagalog origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Pepe a boy or girl name?
Pepe is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Pepe?
Pepe is of Tagalog origin, used in Christian, Atheist traditions, commonly among Filipino, Spanish, SoutheastAsian families.
What is the numerology of Pepe?
Pepe has a Pythagorean destiny number of 6 — nurturing and family devotion.
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