Pablito
little Paul; small, humble (Spanish diminutive of Latin Paulus)
Pablito is a spanish / biblical boy name in the Philippines. PSA rank #369 (19,248 records), 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
little Paul; small, humble (Spanish diminutive of Latin Paulus)
Pablito is the diminutive form of the Spanish name Pablo, which traces back to the Latin name Paulus. It entered the Philippine naming tradition through Spanish Catholic colonization. It has been used widely across generations as an independent given name.
Pablito is a Spanish diminutive of Pablo, derived from the Latin Paulus meaning 'small' or 'humble'. In the Philippines, it became widespread during the Spanish colonial era as both a devotional name related to Saint Paul and a common standalone baptismal name.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to 'Lito' or 'Pabling' in informal Filipino settings. It is perceived today as a classic, older-generation name.
Related forms
- Pablo Spanish
- Paulus Latin
- Paul English
Pablito with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Pablito
How do I use Pablito with two Filipino surnames?
Pablito is the given name. The full name is Pablito + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Pablito a common boy name in the Philippines?
PSA rank #369 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.