Patrick
Boy name · Latin · pronounced PAT-rik
Verified name
What does Patrick mean?
Nobleman
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 226 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 134 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Pat, Paddy, Patsy
Variant: Patricio, Patrik
Related: Padraig, Patrice
Using Patrick across cultures
Patron saint name of Ireland recognized globally.
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