The baby name Patton is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpætən/ (PAT-ən).
The baby name Patton is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpætən/ (PAT-ən).
Patton is English, Scottish in Origin.
Patton is an English and Scottish surname-turned-given-name with two intertwined roots. One stream comes from Pat, the medieval short form of Patrick, plus the diminutive/kinship suffix -on, yielding “little Pat” or “son of Patrick”, ultimately from Latin Patricius, “nobleman.” Another derives from several place names called Patton (notably in Shropshire and Cumbria), built from the Old English personal name Peatta + tun, “enclosure, farm,” giving “Peatta’s settlement.”
Used sparingly as a first name from the late 19th century, Patton gained American recognition through World War II General George S. Patton and the 1970 biographical film, lending it a brisk, martial edge. The name fits the modern preference for strong, surname-style choices. Common short form is Pat; related surnominal variants include Paton and Patten, while cognates tied to the Patrick root include Paddy and Patrick itself.
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Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG | 0 | #271 | 2 | 5,926 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #327 | 5 | 9,639 |
| HK | 0 | #355 | 3 | 8,483 | |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #518 | 10 | 12,905 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #698 | 3 | 13,390 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #823 | 4 | 15,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #832 | 61 | 7,044 |
| United States | Girls | 2023 | #908 | 7 | 8,600 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #995 | 7 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Patton is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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