Boy Name
Patrick
Patrick means “Patrician”. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and in 2026 it sits in the Top 100 of US baby names.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
There's a reason Patrick keeps coming up in nursery conversations. Linguistically, Patrick carries the meaning "Nobleman, patrician", a definition that's reflective without being heavy. With Latin provenance, Patrick reads as a name with a passport — at home in multiple cultures and centuries. Our reviewers flagged Patrick as a strong "first introduction" name: it teaches and reads cleanly in print, on a name tag, and over the phone.
In the US Social Security Administration data, Patrick currently sits in the top 100, which makes it a widely-loved mainstream favorite. Its trajectory has been steady rather than spiky, which tends to predict longer cultural staying power than a viral spike would. Phonetically, Patrick has the soft-consonant softness parents tend to gravitate toward, but with enough structure to age well. Parents who love Patrick often also weigh Patrice, Patricia, Padraic — and the Patrick name page below covers nicknames, sibling pairings, and pronunciation in detail.
Patrick meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Patrician
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Patrick as P·A·T·R·I·C·K, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Patrick is a widely-loved, instantly-recognizable pick in the Top 100 tier.
Patrick variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Patricka, Patricke, Patricky, Patric.
- Nicknames: Patr and P.
- Middle names: Pair Patrick with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Patrick middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Patrice, Patricia, Padraic, Patric, Patricio — full picks on the sibling names for Patrick guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Patrick? Browse our names like Patrick guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
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Head-to-head breakdowns of meaning, popularity, pronunciation, and sibling fit.
Frequently asked about Patrick
What does the name Patrick mean?
Patrick means "Patrician". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Patrick is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Patrick?
The exact origin of Patrick is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Patrick?
Patrick has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Patrick a boy's or girl's name?
Patrick is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Patrick in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Patrick sits in the Top 100 tier — a widely-loved, instantly-recognizable pick.
What names are similar to Patrick?
Names that share Patrick's sound and style include Patrice, Patricia, Padraic, Patric, Patricio.
What middle names pair well with Patrick?
Good middle-name fits for Patrick pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Patrick is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Patrick is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Patrick?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Patrick share its rhythm without rhyming — Patrice, Patricia, Padraic all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.