Boy Name
Patric
Patric 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.
Patric — a boy name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Padraic is on your shortlist, Patric belongs in the same conversation.
Patric meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Patric has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Patric as P·A·T·R·I·C, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Patric is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Patric variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Patrica, Patrice, Patricy, Patri.
- Nicknames: Pat and P.
- Middle names: Pair Patric with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Patric middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Padraic, Patrick, Patrice, Patricia, Patricio — full picks on the sibling names for Patric guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Patric? Browse our names like Patric 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 Patric
What does the name Patric mean?
Patric 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 Patric?
The exact origin of Patric is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Patric?
Patric has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Patric a boy's or girl's name?
Patric is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Patric in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Patric sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Patric?
Names that share Patric's sound and style include Padraic, Patrick, Patrice, Patricia, Patricio.
What middle names pair well with Patric?
Good middle-name fits for Patric pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Patric is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Patric is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Patric?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Patric share its rhythm without rhyming — Padraic, Patrick, Patrice all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.