Patrick is actually a common English name. St. Patrick was a prominent religious figure in Ireland. It is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Patrick is "patrician, noble". March 17 is celebrated as St. Patrick's Day, the saint's religious feast day and the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years. Additional Resources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Patrick History of the name: http://www.behindthename.com/name/patrick Hope this helps!

Patrick is a name like Bob. It means "noble". nbost130 answered it clearly.