Patterson
Pronunciation: [ p-AT-ers-uhn ]
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,202
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Also a Girl Name
Patterson is also used as a girl name, ranked #45653.
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About the Name Patterson
Patterson is a boy name .
Is Patterson a boy or girl name? Patterson is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,202 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #45,653. Patterson is more commonly used as a boy name.
Patterson is currently ranked #16,202 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Patterson include Pat, Pay, Patie, and Pattie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Patterson include Patton . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.