Pat Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Pat Name at a Glance

Name	Pat
Meaning	Patrician; noble. Abbreviation of Patrick.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Pat Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Pat means “Patrician; noble. Abbreviation of Patrick”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Pat Name Origin

Our database records Pat under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Pat a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Pat is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Pat

When considering Pat for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.