Patterson - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Patterson \p(a)-tter-

is of Scottish and Old English origin, and its meaning is "son of PAtrick; son of Peter".

Patterson has 2 variant forms: Paterson and Pattison.

Baby names that sound like Patterson are Peterson, Patrizio, Patricio, Patrice, Patrece and Petros.

Patterson is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#87 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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