Patience

Pronunciation: [ p-AYSH-uhns ]

Boy Name #24,052 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Patience is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-AYSH-uhns.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #24,052
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Pat Pay Patie Patiie

Also a Girl Name

Patience is also used as a girl name, ranked #1327.

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Similar Names

Pauline Pattie Patsy Paulina Patty Paula Pansy Paralee

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Frequently Asked Questions About Patience

Is Patience a boy or girl name?

Patience is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #24052. As a girl name, it is ranked #1327. Patience is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Patience?

Patience is pronounced p-AYSH-uhns.

How popular is the name Patience?

Patience is currently ranked #24052 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Patience?

Common nicknames for Patience include Pat, Pay, Patie, and Patiie.

Is Patience a common or rare name?

Patience is an uncommon name, ranked #24052 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Patience

Patience is a boy name .

Is Patience a boy or girl name? Patience is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #24,052 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,327. Patience is more commonly used as a girl name.

Patience is currently ranked #24,052 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Patience include Pat, Pay, Patie, and Patiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.