Paterson as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Paterson

What is the meaning of the name Paterson ?

The baby name Paterson is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpætərsən/ (PAT-er-sən).

Paterson is Scottish in Origin.

Paterson is a Scottish and northern English patronymic turned given name, built from Patrick and the suffix -son. Patrick ultimately derives from Latin Patricius, meaning noble or patrician, so Paterson carries the sense son of Patrick or descendant of the noble one. In Scotland the spelling Paterson (one t) became standard in Lowland records, while related forms spread through the British Isles and into the diaspora.

Used primarily as a surname since the Middle Ages, Paterson began appearing as a first name in the 19th century with the rise of surname first names, and remains rare but familiar in the Anglosphere. Variant surnames and given-name forms include Patterson, Pattison, Patteson, and the Gaelic cognate Mac Phádraig or MacPádraig; short forms such as Pat may be used informally. The name suits families seeking a tailored, heritage-rich alternative to Patrick or the brisker Patton.