Pat

Q: Is Pat a boy or girl name?

Pat is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #28540, and as a girl name it ranks #38754.

Q: How popular is the name Pat?

Pat is ranked #28540 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ p-AT ]

Boy Name #28,540 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Pat is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-AT.

Parents who love the name Pat often also consider Pauline, Pattie, Patsy .

Popularity Over Time

#28,540

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #28,540
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Patrick #221 Patton #2307 Patricio #2318

Middle Name Ideas

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Pat Aiden

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Pat Asher

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Pat Carter

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Pat Dean

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Pat David

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Pat Dylan

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Pat Ethan

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Pat Chase

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Pat Ace

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Also a Girl Name

Pat is also used as a girl name, ranked #38754.

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Similar Names

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Pauline Girl Latin Pattie Girl Patsy Girl Paulina Girl Latin Patty Girl Paula Girl Latin Pansy Girl Paralee Girl

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pat

Is Pat a boy or girl name?

Pat is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #28540. As a girl name, it is ranked #38754. Pat is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Pat?

Pat is pronounced p-AT.

How popular is the name Pat?

Pat is currently ranked #28540 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Pat a common or rare name?

Pat is an uncommon name, ranked #28540 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Pat

Pat is a boy name .

Is Pat a boy or girl name? Pat is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,540 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #38,754. Pat is more commonly used as a boy name.

Pat is currently ranked #28,540 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Pat include Patrick, Patton, Patricio . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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