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At a Glance
- Origin
- English (surname)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- PAT-un
Patton is a boy's name rooted in English surname tradition, pronounced PAT-un (IPA /ˈpætən/). You may see it glossed online as meaning 'warrior's town' or 'fighter's town,' but that claim doesn't hold up to a reliable source, so it's best treated as unconfirmed rather than repeated as fact.
Meaning & Origin of Patton
Origin: English (surname).
A common claim: Often glossed on baby-name sites as meaning 'warrior's town' or 'fighter's town'. Actually: There's no reliable evidence that Patton means 'warrior's town' or 'fighter's town.'
How to Pronounce Patton
PAT-unIPA /ˈpætən/
Popularity of Patton
Patton's strongest year in Social Security data was 1945, when it ranked #1838 with 15 boys given the name; in 2024, the most recent year on record, it ranked #2325 with 61 boys given the name.
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FAQ
What does the name Patton mean?
Often glossed on baby-name sites as meaning ‘warrior’s town’ or ‘fighter’s town’. There’s no reliable evidence that Patton means ‘warrior’s town’ or ‘fighter’s town.’
How do you pronounce Patton?
Patton is pronounced PAT-un (IPA: /ˈpætən/).
Is Patton a popular name right now?
Patton peaked at #1838 in 1945 and is ranked #2325 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1915–2024.)
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