Patricio
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Patricio is a Latin name meaning “nobleman”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Patricio
Patricio is a name of Latin origin, signifying a nobleman or a member of the patrician class. It stems from the Roman term patricius, which identified individuals belonging to the original aristocratic families of Ancient Rome. The name is a direct linguistic equivalent to the English Patrick, reflecting the widespread influence of Latin through Christian hagiography.
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Gender Usage of the Name Patricio
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Patricio is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Patricio
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Patricio is listed under Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 62K births |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 1 in every 7.02M births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 192K births |
| Australia | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 130M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Patricio ranked #2,781 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #3,441 in 2024 — an improvement of 660 places. Patricio is uncommon in official lists but appears occasionally.
Historically, its best recorded position was #890 in 1930. Its lowest recorded position was #3,940 in 1998. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 784 places (from #3,565 to #2,781).
Name StyleMethodology
Patricio is classified as Classic Boy Names because it appears in 97% of available years and remains active today, averaging 43 births per year after a historical peak in 2009.Explain More
Although the name also meets the Vintage criteria, the Classic pattern is more strongly supported: activity across 97% of available years and continued recent use at 43 births per year. The competing Vintage pattern is supported by a decline to 34% of the historical peak followed by a 1.37x recent recovery, giving the selected Style an evidence margin of 24 percentage points.
Characteristics of the Name Patricio
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 4 syllables — Four-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 8 letters — Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- P — Boy Names Starting with P
- Ends with
- o — Boy Names Ending in “o”
Name AestheticMethodology
Patricio contains a four-syllable sequence with a rhythmic stress on the second syllable that suggests an Elegant & Timeless character. This association is bolstered by its direct link to Saint Patrick, the historical patron of Ireland.
Middle Names For Patricio
Middle names used with PatricioMethodology
Patricio is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Patricio Eduardo · Patricio Xavier · Patricio Ivan · Patricio Edgardo · Patricio JavierView all 31 boy middle names.
Middle name suggestions for PatricioMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Patricio is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “a”.
Examples: Patricio Allen · Patricio Allan · Patricio Alvin · Patricio Asher · Patricio Anson. View all 74 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Patricio
Sound Like Patricio Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Petros · Petrus · Patrizio · View all 8 names
Spelled Like Patricio Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Patrizio · Patrick · Patric · View all 4 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Paul · Patrick · Peter · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Patricio Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Joe · Leo · Antonio · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Emmanuel · Emanuel · Emilio · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Patricio”
Dictionary Meaning of "Patricio"Methodology
a male given name, equivalent to English Patrick
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How to Spell Patricio in ASL
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