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Patrice

♂ Boy

Pronounced puh-TREES /pəˈtriːs/Medium

Meaning: The French form used for men, from the Latin patricius, 'noble; patrician' — the masculine counterpart to Patricia. Borne by Congolese independence leader Patrice Lumumba.Medium

In 30 seconds: A refined French name: Patrice means 'noble,' the masculine of Patricia (said 'puh-TREES'). Elegant and historied.
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Origin MediumFrench, Latin
MeaningThe French form used for men, from the Latin patricius, 'noble; patrician' — the masculine counterpart to Patricia. Borne by Congolese independence leader Patrice Lumumba.
U.S. rank (2023)#13647 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1961
Total births (all-time)≈ 773

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196119532023

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

Patrice is the French masculine form from the Latin patricius, 'noble,' counterpart to Patricia and cousin to Patrick. It was borne by statesman Patrice Lumumba, which we note — refined and uncommon in the U.S. (said 'puh-TREES').

For boys it appears only rarely in the U.S., more familiar in French-speaking regions. Rare, refined, and noble at the root.

Did you know? Patrice is French for a man named from the Latin patricius, 'noble; patrician' — the masculine of Patricia — and the name of Congolese independence leader Patrice Lumumba (said 'puh-TREES').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Patrice — French masculine of Patricia; Latin patricius, 'noble'; Patrice Lumumba

Variations

PatricioPatrickPatryce

Nicknames

PatTrice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Patrice mean?

Patrice is the French masculine form from the Latin patricius, 'noble; patrician' — the counterpart to Patricia.

How do you pronounce Patrice?

It's said puh-TREES /pəˈtriːs/ — two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Patrice a boy or girl name?

Patrice is used here as a boy's name (the French masculine form); in the U.S. it is also used for girls.

How popular is Patrice?

Patrice is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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