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The baby name Patrice is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /pəˈtriːs/ (puh-TREES); French: /pa.tʁis/ (pa-TREESS).

Patrice is French in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: French
Pronunciation: English: /pəˈtriːs/ (puh-TREES); French: /pa.tʁis/ (pa-TREESS)

What is the meaning of the name Patrice ?

The baby name Patrice is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /pəˈtriːs/ (puh-TREES); French: /pa.tʁis/ (pa-TREESS).

Patrice is French in Origin.

Patrice stems from Latin Patricius, meaning “noble” or “patrician,” a term for Rome’s hereditary aristocracy. In French it functions as the standard masculine equivalent of Patrick, while in English it has been used chiefly for girls as a sleek variant of Patricia; as a result, the name reads unisex across cultures. Saintly associations with Patrick of Ireland and the broader Patricius family of names lend Patrice a time‑tested, dignified aura.

Usage rose in France and francophone countries in the 20th century for men, and in the United States it peaked mid‑century for women, helped by pop‑culture visibility. Related forms include Patrick and Patricia in English; Patricio/Patricia (Spanish); Patrizio/Patrizia (Italian); Patrícia (Portuguese); Patryk (Polish); Patrici/Patrícia (Catalan); and Patriciu (Romanian). Diminutives overlap with its cognates - Pat, Patty/Pattie, Patsy, Trish/Trisha - while French speakers may use Pat or Patou. The core meaning remains “noble.”

Patrice has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Patrice

Patrice de MacMahon Politician · Born 1808 · France Patrice de MacMahon was a French military leader and politician best known for serving as President of France from 1873 to 1879. A celebrated general, he was made Marshal of France by Napoleon III and also held the title duc de Magenta. Patrice Talon Politician · Born 1958 · Benin Patrice Talon is best known as the president of Benin, serving as the country’s eighth president since 2016. Born in 1958, he is also a prominent businessman and political figure from Benin. Patrice Leconte Actor · Born 1947 · France Patrice Leconte is a French filmmaker best known for directing films like The Hairdresser's Husband, Ridicule, and The Girl on the Bridge. He is also a screenwriter and comic strip writer.
Patrice Chéreau Actor · Born 1944 · France Patrice Chéreau was a French director, filmmaker, actor, and producer, best known internationally for the films La Reine Margot and Intimacy and for his landmark 1976 Bayreuth Festival staging of Wagner’s Ring cycle, the Jahrhundertring. In France, he was especially celebrated for his influential work in theater and opera. Patrice Wymore Actor · Born 1926 · United States Patrice Wymore was an American actress best known for her marriage to Errol Flynn and for her film, television, and stage work in the 1950s and 1960s. She appeared in films including Rocky Mountain and The Big Boodle. Patrice O'Neal Actor · Born 1969 · United States Patrice O'Neal was best known as a stand-up comedian, and he also worked as an actor. He became widely known for his appearances on Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn and Opie and Anthony.

Patrice – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2004 #1 — 741
BI 0 #11 2 425
DJ 0 #17 1 322
BF Boys 0 #24 3 439
HT Boys 0 #33 2 903
EE 0 #37 1 1,051
BI Boys 0 #39 6 917
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
CM 0 #43 13 2,592
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
CM Boys 0 #62 1,907 12,054
LU 0 #64 3 2,830
JM 0 #68 20 3,714
CN 0 #84 3 3,857
JM Girls 0 #87 235 7,507
KZ 0 #94 1 1,452
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
OM 0 #118 4 6,215
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
MU 0 #123 14 3,613
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
LU Girls 0 #163 23 4,850
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
HU Boys 0 #173 2 3,954
LU Boys 0 #177 42 4,970
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
MU Boys 0 #211 153 8,477
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
AO Boys 0 #230 13 5,568
MO Boys 0 #233 2 5,842
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
PT 0 #247 4 4,161
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
TW Boys 0 #254 3 7,111
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
SG 0 #280 3 11,010
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
JM Boys 0 #288 6 6,876
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
JP Boys 0 #301 3 7,909
Canada Boys 2023 #303 7 2,601
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
Canada Girls 2012 #307 6 2,864
PE 0 #326 4 6,350
GH Boys 0 #327 19 8,138
CN Boys 0 #329 3 9,639
DK Boys 0 #330 3 7,401
France Girls 1979 #339 3 1,579
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #349 3 5,378
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
PT Boys 0 #356 12 7,951
MU Girls 0 #358 5 8,539
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
PH Girls 0 #368 23 13,098
NL 0 #372 20 2,481
France Boys 2021 #384 4 2,865
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
Germany 0 #420 18 2,542
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
Austria Boys 0 #432 11 2,180
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
ZA 0 #437 11 14,421
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
SD Boys 0 #461 6 10,523
PT Girls 0 #464 8 7,952
AR Boys 0 #481 3 7,628
CM Girls 0 #485 56 11,671
GT Boys 0 #498 2 7,625
CR Boys 0 #508 3 10,188
HK Boys 0 #515 13 12,905
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
RU Girls 0 #519 5 11,913
CR Girls 0 #521 12 11,342
RU Boys 0 #522 5 12,621
UY Girls 0 #534 3 6,731
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
PS Girls 0 #544 4 10,981
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
LY 0 #555 5 12,703
PS Boys 0 #555 7 10,655
KW Girls 0 #557 5 19,177
IR Boys 0 #563 3 10,162
BH 0 #581 7 17,937
AE Girls 0 #592 6 20,968
IL Boys 0 #617 9 10,983
BO Boys 0 #618 5 9,244
SG Girls 0 #625 8 18,916
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
CL Boys 0 #639 27 13,390
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
HK Girls 0 #646 5 16,104
BO Girls 0 #650 2 9,488
LB 0 #684 7 13,263
QA Boys 0 #692 16 18,093
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
IT 0 #703 12 4,183
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
KW Boys 0 #751 19 18,755
TN 0 #774 56 13,765
NG Girls 0 #776 11 15,093
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
Germany Boys 0 #815 138 5,697
Germany Girls 0 #822 17 4,949
NL Girls 0 #843 113 5,933
OM Boys 0 #863 19 17,948
Spain Boys 0 #890 41 5,610
NL Boys 0 #891 61 5,873
United States Boys 2023 #894 5 7,053
United States Girls 2024 #907 10 8,487
NG Boys 0 #909 43 16,906
CL Girls 0 #912 4 14,098
EG Boys 0 #918 8 15,035
PE Boys 0 #923 4 14,506
BR Girls 0 #928 14 12,708
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
PE Girls 0 #1,007 4 14,861
EG Girls 0 #1,008 2 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,009 6 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
MY Girls 0 #1,064 9 24,821
MA 0 #1,076 53 20,986
ZA Boys 0 #1,076 103 25,619
AE Boys 0 #1,083 10 22,615
ZA Girls 0 #1,132 10 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,149 4 16,140
DZ 0 #1,154 23 20,130
MY Boys 0 #1,178 5 25,439
TR 0 #1,251 4 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,263 5 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,314 158 10,046
IT Girls 0 #1,436 11 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,687 5 28,008

Patrice is popular in 73 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Ireland
Canada
United States
AE

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People also ask about Patrice

Patrice is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Patrice is a 2 syllable name, pronounced English: /pəˈtriːs/ (puh-TREES); French: /pa.tʁis/ (pa-TREESS).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Patric, Patrik, Patryk, Patricia (feminine) and Pat.
Across languages, Patrice has these equivalents: Patrick (English), Patricio (Spanish), Patrício (Portuguese), Patrizio (Italian), Patryk (Polish), and 2 more.
Yes, very popular — Patrice ranked #1 in Ireland in 2004, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Patrice ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2004).
Yes — 7 notable people named Patrice are in our database, including Patrice de MacMahon (Politician), Patrice Talon (Politician), Patrice Leconte (Actor).