Latin boy name
Patrick Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Patrick means nobleman. From Latin patricius, meaning nobleman, the name of Ireland's patron saint.
Patrick comes from the Latin patricius, meaning nobleman or patrician. It is the name of Saint Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, who was born in Roman Britain and brought Christianity to the island in the fifth century. For many centuries Irish people avoided it out of reverence, and it became common only after the seventeenth. The Irish form is Pádraig, and Paddy is the traditional short form. It is a classic with deep roots.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
How to pronounce Patrick
PAT·rik
Patrick has 2 syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable (shown in bold). Say it as written in the respelling, with each capitalised part spoken a little louder.
Variants of Patrick
PadraigPaddyPatPatrikPatrice
Well-known people named Patrick
Patrick Kavanagh, Patrick Swayze.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Patrick mean?
Patrick means "nobleman". From Latin patricius, meaning nobleman, the name of Ireland's patron saint.
How do you pronounce Patrick?
Patrick is pronounced PAT-rik.
What is the origin of Patrick?
Patrick is a Latin boy name. In Irish it is written Pádraig.
How many syllables are in Patrick?
Patrick has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first one.
What are other spellings of Patrick?
Other spellings and forms include Padraig, Paddy, Pat, Patrik, Patrice.