Patton

At a Glance: Name: Patton – Origin: English (surname) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: PAT-un

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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

Phonetic: PAT-un   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1915–2024.

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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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