Paterson - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Paterson \p(a)-ter-son, pat(e)-rson\ is a variant of Patterson (Scottish, Old English), and the meaning of Paterson is "son of PAtrick; son of Peter".

The baby name Paterson sounds like Peterson, Patrice, Patrece and Petros. Other similar baby names are Person, Parson, Pattison and Pierson.

Paterson is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#3597 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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