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Patrick Meaning

    

What does Patrick mean?

The name Patrick is of Latin origin.

The meaning of Patrick is "noble (wo)man".

It is also of English and Irish origin, where its meaning is "nobleman".

Patrick is generally used as a boy's name.

It consists of 7 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Pa-trick.

The Given Name Patrick

Patrick is a form of Patricius. See Patricius for further details.

Patrick is a fearless and stylish name.

An auspicious name, it is one that will be admired.

Patrick remains a favorite due to its luminous and popular nature.

Patrick falls into the classic name category.

Some famous bearers of this name include: Patrick Bateman, and Patrick Blackett.

Patrick Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 189 in baby name popularity for boys with 2,111 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 171 in baby name popularity for boys with 2,295 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

Want to see how Patrick sizes up? How it compares to some other names? Then check out the Patrick Name Popularity Page.

Patrick Related Names

Patrick is a form of Patricius.

The names Padric, Padrig, Padruig, Patariki, Patric, Patrice, Patricio are all forms of Patrick.

Patrick has the diminutive (nickname) Paddy.

Famous Patricks

  • Patrick ~ Saint
  • Patrick Bateman ~ American Psycho character
  • Patrick Blackett ~ Nobel Prize for Physics 1948
  • Patrick Cavanagh ~ Saint
  • Patrick Dempsey ~ Actor
  • Patrick Doyle ~ Musician
  • Patrick Duffy ~ Actor
  • Patrick Ewing ~ Basketball Player
  • Patrick Kennedy ~ Actor
  • Patrick Kluivert ~ Soccer Player
  • Patrick Macnee ~ Actor
  • Patrick Modiano ~ Nobel Prize for Literature 2014
  • Patrick O'Loughran ~ Saint
  • Patrick Roy ~ Ice Hockey Player
  • Patrick Salmon ~ Saint
  • Patrick Stewart ~ Actor
  • Patrick Swayze ~ Actor
  • Patrick White ~ Nobel Prize for Literature 1973
  • Patrick Wilson ~ Actor

Patrick Numerology

What will your new littlePatrick be like?

It may all be in the numbers.

The numbers that make up your child's name.

Numerology may give you some insight.

Children named Patrick are often absolute and kaleidoscopic but most of all they are read more >>

Patrick Name Fun

Would you like to fingerspell the name Patrick in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Patrick.

Just for fun, see the name Patrick in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Patrick in Nautical Flags page.