Pepito

Spanish variation of JosÉ

Pepito Origin and Meaning

The name Pepito is a boy's name.

Pepito is a Spanish diminutive of José (Joseph), adding an affectionate quality to the original name. The -ito suffix indicates smallness or endearment in Spanish culture. It's commonly used as a nickname for boys named José, but has also become a standalone name in Hispanic communities. Pepito carries a warm, friendly connotation and evokes a sense of youthfulness. While more common as a nickname than an official given name, it maintains popularity in Spanish-speaking regions and communities. The name has occasionally appeared in literature and popular culture, reinforcing its cultural significance. Pepito's friendly sound and clear cultural roots give it a distinctive charm that continues to appeal to parents seeking a name with Latin heritage.

Famous People Named Pepito

• Pepito Arriola (born José Rodríguez Carballeira) Spanish pianist and violinist
• Pépito Elhorga French rugby player
• César Leonardo "Pepito" Tovar Venezuelan baseball player

The name Pepito in Pop Culture

• "Pépito " comic opera by Jacques Offenbach
• Pepito Italian comic created by Luciano Bottaro about a pirate boy
• Pepito the largest cat in the world, minor character on TV's "The Simpsons"
• Pepito character in the comic book "Squee" by Jhonen Vasquez
• Pepito Rat's violent sock puppet in comic strip "Pearls Before Swine"
• "Bucky and Pepito " animated TV series
• Pepito character in the webcomic "Something Positive"
• "Pepito Manaloto " Filipino TV series and its main character
• Pepito character mentioned in "The Hungry Heart" by Jean,Claude Baker
• Pepito Chickeeto cartoon character by Walter Lantz
• Pepito character in 1998 film "Madeline"
• Pepito main character in the 2017 movie "Yo Soy Pepito"