Names like Patrick
Patrick is a two-syllable Latin name that ends in -ck. Each list below follows one of those threads on its own, so you can see exactly what the names share.
The same sound
Two syllables, ending the same way as Patrick.
Kendrick Welsh · traditionally "chief, high ruler"
Derrick Germanic · from Diederik/Theodoric, meaning 'ruler of the people'
Merrick Welsh · Welsh form of Maurice, traditionally 'dark-skinned, Moorish'
Dereck Germanic · variant spelling of Derek, 'ruler of the people'
The same roots
Also Latin names, from the tradition Patrick comes from.
Victor Latin · conqueror
Dominick Latin · variant of Dominic, from the Late Latin Dominicus, 'of the Lord'
Lucas Latin · man from Lucania (a region of southern Italy); Greek Loukas is a shortened form of Loukanos, "from Lucania"; the "light" link is a secondary folk association (via Lucania's own possible root), not the established meaning
August Latin · "exalted, venerable" (from Augustus); one of Sweden's most popular boys' names in recent years and a rising vintage revival in the US
Names of the same moment
Each of these is at its highest in the 2000s, the same decade as Patrick, on a similar curve.
Chadwick English · An English surname and place name, likely Ceadda's settlement, from the Old English personal name Chad plus wic, dwelling.
Loren Latin · variant of Lawrence, laurel
Caesar Latin · traditionally 'hairy' or 'thick head of hair', a Roman imperial name
Marcos Latin · Spanish form of Marcus/Mark, traditionally linked to Mars
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