Boy Name
Padraic
Padraic is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Considering Padraic? It is a boy name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Patric.
Padraic meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Padraic has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Padraic as P·A·D·R·A·I·C, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Padraic is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Padraic variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Padraica, Padraice, Padraicy, Padrai.
- Nicknames: Padr and P.
- Middle names: Pair Padraic with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Padraic middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Patric, Patrice, Patrick, Patricia, Patricio — full picks on the sibling names for Padraic guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Padraic? Browse our names like Padraic guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Padraic
What does the name Padraic mean?
Padraic has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Padraic?
The exact origin of Padraic is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Padraic?
Padraic has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Padraic a boy's or girl's name?
Padraic is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Padraic in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Padraic sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Padraic?
Names that share Padraic's sound and style include Patric, Patrice, Patrick, Patricia, Patricio.
What middle names pair well with Padraic?
Good middle-name fits for Padraic pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Padraic is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Padraic is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Padraic?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Padraic share its rhythm without rhyming — Patric, Patrice, Patrick all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.