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Patrick name meaning
First Name
679k
in the U.S.
since 1880
679k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
61k
in the U.S.
in 2010
61k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Patrick mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Patrick
User Submitted Origins
Irish
54%
English
29%
African
6%
Gaelic
4%
Roman
3%
Latin
3%
Hebrew
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from North Carolina, U.S. says the name Patrick is of English origin and means "Noble,the best,lover of children,noble man,nobleman".
- A submission from Ghana says the name Patrick means "Strong spirit, strong heart, noble man" and is of African origin.
- 3 people from all over the world agree the name Patrick is of Irish origin and means "Nobleman".
- A submission from Virginia, U.S. says the name Patrick means "Noble man. Or. Son of a noble man".
- A submission from Nigeria says the name Patrick means "Noble man.they often possess a very romantic personality".
- 5 people from all over the world agree the name Patrick is of Irish origin and means "Noble".
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Patrick means "Noble and brave [any irish and proud- St.Paddy/Patrick] it is gaelic-irish. nothing else. be lucky" and is of Irish origin.
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Patrick is of Gaelic origin and means "Noble King".
- 2 submissions from Ireland and Singapore agree the name Patrick means "Servant of god" and is of Welsh / Roman origin.
- A submission from Tanzania, United Republic of says the name Patrick means "Meaning of Patrick, Servant of God".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century
Wiktionary
- A male given name from Latin Patricius (“patrician”), the name of an early Irish saint.
- An English patronymic surname.
- A village in Queensland, Australia; named for Patrick Creek, itself for Patrick, an Aboriginal assistant to Frederick Walker, Commandant of the Native Police.
- A parish of the Isle of Man.
- A town in South Carolina, United States; named for railroad official John T. Patrick.
- An unincorporated community in Nevada, United States; named for rancher Patrick McCarran.
Patrick was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano, Danish, French, German, Norwegian, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Patrick
Notable Persons Named Patrick
Sir Patrick Stewart
Sir Patrick Stewart is an actor and voice actor. His most notable accomplishments were from 1959 to present. Patrick was born on July 13th, 1940 in Mirfield, West Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Patrick Swayze
Patrick Swayze was an actor, dancer, and singer-songwriter. He was most prominent from 1979 to 2009. Patrick was given the name Patrick Wayne Swayze by his parent Patsy Swayze on August 18th, 1952 in Houston, Texas, U.S. He died on September 14th, 2009.
Patrick Wilson
He was most prominent from 1995 to present. Patrick was given the name Patrick Joseph Wilson on July 3rd, 1973 in Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Patrick J. Adams
Patrick J. Adams is an actor and photographer. His most notable accomplishments were from 2001 to present. Patrick was given the name Patrick Johannes Adams on August 27th, 1981 in Toronto.
Patrick Dempsey
Patrick Dempsey is an actor and race car driver. His most notable accomplishments were from 1985 to present. Patrick was given the name Patrick Galen Dempsey on January 13th, 1966 in Lewiston, Maine, U.S.
Patrick Warburton
Patrick Warburton is an actor. He has had major accomplishments since 1986. Patrick was given the name Patrick John Warburton on November 14th, 1964 in Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
- Patrick SchwarzeneggerModel (people)
- Patrick RothfussAuthor
- Patrick EwingBasketball Player
- Patrick VieiraSoccer Player
- Patrick HenryGovernor of Virginia
- Patrick Kennedy
- Pat BuchananWriter
- Patrick LeahyChairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee
- Patrick StumpMusician
- Tinie TempahMusician
- Paddy ConsidineActor
- Patrick FugitActor
- Patrick McGoohanActor
- Pat SajakTelevision Personality
Notable Persons With the Last Name Patrick
Notable Persons With the Last Name Patrick
Carmen Electra
Carmen Electra is an actress, model, dancer, television personality, singer, entertainer, singing, and entertainment. She was most active from 1990 to present. Carmen was given the name Tara Leigh Patrick on April 20th, 1972 in Sharonville, Ohio, U.S. Carmen is also known as Tara Patrick, Patrick, and Tara Leigh.
Saint Patrick
Saint was born in Great Britain.
Robert Patrick
Robert Patrick is an actor. He was most active from 1986 to present. Robert was given the name Robert Hammond Patrick, Jr. on November 5th, 1958 in Marietta, Georgia.
Danica Patrick
Danica Patrick is a nascar driver.
Deval Patrick
Deval Patrick is a United States Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division and United States Assistant Attorney Generalfor theCivil Rights Division. Deval was born on July 31st, 1956 in Chicago.
Nolan Patrick
Nolan Patrick is a hockey player for the Brandon Wheat Kings in the Western Hockey League. Nolan was born on September 19th, 1998 in Winnipeg.
Common last names for Patrick
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Patrick | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 73.73% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 20.35% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.73% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.03% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.01% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.15% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Patrick
People with the last name Patrick are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Patrick
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