Boy
Latin
2 syllables
Patrick
PAT-rik
/ˈpæt.rɪk/
"The nobleman" — Ireland's patron saint and a name that spans the globe
Patrick comes from the Latin Patricius meaning noble or nobleman, a title for the patrician class of ancient Rome. Saint Patrick — the 5th-century missionary who brought Christianity to Ireland — was born in Roman Britain and was captured as a slave before escaping and returning as a missionary. His feast day on March 17 is one of the most widely celebrated Irish cultural holidays in the world.
Quick Facts
Letters7
SyllablesPat · rick
GenderBoy
OriginLatin
Root WordPatricius
MeaningNoble, patrician
PopularityCommon
Peak Year1962
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayMarch 17
Nicknames
PatPattyRickPaddy
About the Name Patrick
Patrick means nobleman or patrician, from the Latin Patricius. In ancient Rome the patricians were the aristocratic upper class, making the name a claim of noble birth.
Patrick was very popular mid-20th century but has declined since its peak in the 1960s. It remains familiar and respected, particularly in Irish-American communities.
Saint Patrick (c.385-461 AD) was a Romano-British missionary who became the patron saint of Ireland. He was enslaved by Irish raiders as a teenager, escaped, and later returned to convert Ireland to Christianity.
Patrick James, Patrick Michael, Patrick Thomas, and Patrick Joseph are all strong and classic combinations.
Pat and Paddy are the most traditional English and Irish nicknames. Rick is an American variant.
Patricks are often described as loyal, good-humored, and steadfast — the name carries Irish warmth and the noble qualities its Latin root implies.
Personality of Patrick
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Patrick
Creativity
72%
Elegance
74%
Independence
78%
Intelligence
78%
Strength
82%
Warmth
80%
Famous People Named Patrick
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Saint Patrick
5th-century missionary and patron saint of Ireland
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Patrick Stewart
British actor, Captain Picard in Star Trek and Professor X in X-Men
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Patrick Mahomes
American football quarterback, Kansas City Chiefs
Middle Names for Patrick
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Patrick
Patrick James
Patrick Michael
Patrick Thomas
Patrick John
Patrick Joseph
Patrick Andrew
Patrick Lee
Patrick Ryan
Patrick David
Patrick William
Names Similar to Patrick
Sibling Name Ideas
History of Patrick
385 AD
Patrick born in Roman Britain; captured by Irish raiders as a slave
432 AD
Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary and begins converting the Irish to Christianity
461 AD
Saint Patrick dies; he is venerated as the patron saint of Ireland
1962
Patrick at peak US popularity, ranking in the top 20 during the Kennedy era
Numerology & Symbolism of Patrick
6
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
1
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Pisces
4
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Shamrock Green
💎
Lucky Stone
Emerald
🌸
Lucky Flower
Shamrock
Patrick Around the World
How Patrick is written in different languages and scripts
باتريك
Arabic
パトリック
Japanese
Патрик
Russian
패트릭
Korean
帕特里克
Chinese
Πάτρικ
Greek
पैट्रिक
Hindi
פַּטְרִיק
Hebrew
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