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Patrick

PAT-rik

Popularity

#221

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

Latin

Total Births

687,932

Peak Year

#14,752 in 1964

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Patrick is derived from the Latin name Patricius, meaning 'nobleman' or 'patrician'. Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.

Nickname Watch

PatPaddyRick

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Patrick Stewart

    English actor known for roles in Star Trek.

  • Patrick Mahomes

    American football quarterback.

Nicknames

PatPaddyRick

Spelling Variations

PatricioPádraigPatrik

Similar Names

PeterAndrewMichaelThomas

Personality Traits

StrongBraveLoyalKind

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