Pastor

Pastor is a male first name that is rooted in both late Roman and Spanish traditions. The literal translation of the name is 'the shepherd' or 'the herdsman'.

What does the name Pastor mean?

The name Pastor has its roots in the late Latin and Spanish regions. Translated, it means 'the shepherd' or 'the herdsman'. It derives from the Latin term pāstor, which stands for 'herdsman', 'shepherd', or 'sheep herder' and is also used as a job title. The feminine variant of this name is Pastora.

Where does the name Pastor come from?

The first name Pastor comes from Latin and means 'the shepherd'. The Latin origin is the word pāstor, which means 'herdsman', 'shepherd', or 'sheep herder', or pāscō, which means 'to feed', 'to care for', 'to graze', or 'to pasture'. The languages from which this name originates are Roman and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Pastor?

Pas-tor

When is the name day of Pastor?

The name day for Pastor falls on August 6.

Popularity

In Germany, Pastor is a rather rare first name and has not appeared in the German name popularity lists so far. The best ranking in the USA was achieved by the name Pastor in 1955, when it reached the 3,200th place. Between 1930 and 2024, Pastor was given as a first name in the USA approximately 140 times, placing it at 4,478th. However, in the last ten years, the name has not been assigned even once.

Famous people

• Pastor Maldonado (Venezuelan racing driver)