Patricia
Meaning
"noble, of the patrician class"
Origin: Latin
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,299
- Total SSA Count
- 177
- Syllables
- 4
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Pat, Patty, Patrice
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"noble, of the patrician class"
Origin: Latin
"divine gift"
Origin: Greek
Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1299 for Patricia.
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Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Patricia at #1299 in the United States.
Patricia means "noble, of the patrician class" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).
Patricia is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.