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Name Origin

Patrick is a masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from Patricius, meaning 'nobleman' or 'patrician.' It was originally a Roman family name denoting someone belonging to the patrician class, the hereditary aristocracy of ancient Rome.

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Famous People

Patrick Henry (1736-1799)

Lawyer, orator, statesman

Advocate for American independence
Gave famous 'Give me liberty or give me death!' speech

Patrick Ewing (1962-)

Basketball player, coach

NBA Hall of Famer
11-time NBA All-Star
Led the New York Knicks to the 1994 NBA Finals

Patrick Stewart (1940-)

Actor

Known for roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men film series
Acclaimed stage actor

Patrick Dempsey (1966-)

Actor

Known for his role as Dr. Derek Shepherd on the TV series Grey's Anatomy
Successful racing car driver

Patrick Mahomes (1995-)

American football quarterback

Super Bowl LIV champion and MVP
NFL MVP (2018)
Considered one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history

Sibling Names

Sean

Both names are of Irish origin and share a classic, strong feel.

Erin

A beautiful Irish name that complements Patrick well, creating a balanced sibling set.

Brian

Another popular Irish name with a similar style and feel to Patrick.

Maeve

A strong and elegant Irish name that pairs well with Patrick for a sibling set with a touch of mystique.