Girl Name · Latin Origin
Patrice
Patrice has earned its place on parents' shortlists the slow way: by sounding right out loud. Linguistically, Patrice carries the meaning "Noble, patrician", a definition that's reflective without being heavy. It comes out of the Latin naming tradition, where it accumulated centuries of literary and family use before crossing into broader English use. Our reviewers flagged Patrice as a strong "first introduction" name: it teaches and reads cleanly in print, on a name tag, and over the phone.
Patrice holds steady in the top 1,000 of US name rankings, which is to say it's distinctive but not obscure. Its trajectory has been steady rather than spiky, which tends to predict longer cultural staying power than a viral spike would. Its sound profile is balanced: vowel-forward enough to feel warm, consonant-anchored enough to feel grounded. Other names that frequently appear on the same shortlists include Patrick, Patricia, Padraic; we cover all of them, plus middle-name pairings, further down.
Patrice meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Noble, patrician
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Patrice to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Patrice as P·A·T·R·I·C·E, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Patrice is distinctive but not obscure in the Top 1000 tier.
Patrice variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Patricea, Patricee, Patricey, Patric.
- Nicknames: Patr and P.
- Middle names: Pair Patrice with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Patrice middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Patrick, Patricia, Padraic, Patricio, Patric — full picks on the sibling names for Patrice guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Patrice? Browse our names like Patrice 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 Patrice
What does the name Patrice mean?
Patrice means "Noble, patrician" and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Patrice?
Patrice originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Patrice?
Patrice has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Patrice a boy's or girl's name?
Patrice is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Patrice in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Patrice sits in the Top 1000 tier — distinctive but not obscure.
What names are similar to Patrice?
Names that share Patrice's sound and style include Patrick, Patricia, Padraic, Patricio, Patric.
What middle names pair well with Patrice?
Good middle-name fits for Patrice pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Patrice is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Patrice is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Patrice?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Patrice share its rhythm without rhyming — Patrick, Patricia, Padraic all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.