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Patricio
♂ Boy
Pronounced puh-TREE-see-oh /pəˈtriː.si.oʊ/High
Meaning: patrician, nobleHigh
In 30 seconds: Patricio is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Patrick meaning patrician or nobleman. A romantic four-syllable name with both Spanish colonial heritage and Saint Patrick's legacy.
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Meaningpatrician, noble
U.S. rank (2024)#2324 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births61 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,559
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Patricio is the Spanish/Portuguese form of Patrick, from Latin Patricius meaning of the patrician class or nobleman.
Patricio is widely used in Spain, Portugal, and Latin America.
Did you know? Saint Patrick (c. 385–461) — kidnapped as a youth and sold into slavery in Ireland, who later returned to convert the Irish — makes Patricio a name associated with extraordinary spiritual resilience.
Overall data confidence 88%
Behind the Name: Patricio — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data
Variations
PatrickPatrickoPatrocio
Nicknames
PatriPat
Famous Bearers
- ★Patricio Aylwin (1918-2016)Chilean lawyer and politician who served as President of Chile
- ★Patricio Guzmán (1941-)Chilean documentary filmmaker
- ★Patricio O'Ward (2000-)Mexican racing driver in IndyCar
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Frequently Asked
What does Patricio mean?
Patricio means patrician, noble.
How do you pronounce Patricio?
Patricio is pronounced puh-TREE-see-oh (/pəˈtriː.si.oʊ/), with 4 syllables.
Is Patricio a boy's name?
Yes, Patricio is used as a boy's name.
How popular is the name Patricio?
Spanish form of Patrick; patrician meaning via Patricius well established.