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Padraig

♂ Boy

Pronounced PAW-rik /ˈpɔ.rɪk/Medium

Meaning: The Irish form of Patrick — from Latin patricius, 'a nobleman; a patrician; of noble birth'Low

In 30 seconds: A nobleman; patrician: Padraig is the Irish Patrick. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'PAW-rik').
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Origin LowLatin, Irish
MeaningThe Irish form of Patrick — from Latin patricius, 'a nobleman; a patrician; of noble birth'
U.S. rank (2025)#10416 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 802

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919822025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Padraig is the Irish form of Patrick — from Latin patricius, 'a nobleman; a patrician; of noble birth' (St. Patrick, patron of Ireland). A crisp, classic name (said 'PAW-rik'; nickname Paddy).

In the U.S. it appears in Irish families. Rare, a-nobleman at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Patrick comes from Latin patricius, 'a nobleman; a patrician' — Padraig is the Irish form (St. Patrick, patron of Ireland), crisp and classic (said 'PAW-rik').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Patrick — Irish form

Variations

PatrickPadraicPadraigin

Nicknames

Paddy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Padraig mean?

Padraig is the Irish form of Patrick — Latin 'a nobleman; a patrician; of noble birth'.

How do you pronounce Padraig?

It's said PAW-rik /ˈpɔ.rɪk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Padraig a boy or girl name?

Padraig is a boy's name.

How popular is Padraig?

Padraig is a rare name in the U.S.

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