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Patricio

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Patricio is a boy’s name of Spanish origin, meaning “Patricio is a Spanish and Portuguese form of Patrick, meaning 'nobleman' or 'patrician' in Latin. It's derived from the Latin 'patricius'.”. It currently ranks #2324 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2009.

Letters8
Syllables4
OriginSpanish

What Patricio Means

Patricio is a Spanish and Portuguese form of Patrick, meaning 'nobleman' or 'patrician' in Latin. It's derived from the Latin 'patricius'.

The Story of Patricio

This name echoes through ancient Roman halls, a promise of noble bearing whispered down through centuries to your son.

Patricio, a distinguished name with roots in Latin, signifies 'nobleman' or 'patrician.' It traces its lineage back to the highest social class of ancient Rome, those whose lineage conferred status and privilege. From its Roman origins, the name traveled through the Iberian Peninsula, becoming a cherished form in Spanish and Portuguese cultures, retaining its air of dignity and esteemed heritage.

Saying 'Patricio' feels like tracing the strong lines of an ancestral crest. There is a gravitas to it, a sense of honorable responsibility that you already feel for your son. You imagine writing it on his first official document, a noble stamp of belonging, knowing it carries a weight of integrity.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Personality Traits

noblehonorablestrongresponsible

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Peak Year

#112 in 2009

Total Births

4,564

First Recorded

1882

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