What origin is the name Patroclus?

Patroclus comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Patroclus a popular name?

Patroclus is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Patroclus?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Patroclus — for example Sophia, Chloe, Sofia. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Patroclus

Q: Is Patroclus a rare name?

Yes. Patroclus does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Patroclus

Patroclus

Boy

greek

3 syllables

Patroclus is a greek boy's name meaning "In Greek mythology, this name belonged to the best friend of Achilles. It is derived from words meaning the glory of the father.".

The meaning of Patroclus is "In Greek mythology, this name belonged to the best friend of Achilles. It is derived from words meaning the glory of the father." — a boy name of greek origin. At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

In Greek mythology, this name belonged to the best friend of Achilles. It is derived from words meaning the glory of the father.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Patroclus

Very rare in US records

What does Patroclus mean?

Patroclus is a boy name of greek origin meaning "In Greek mythology, this name belonged to the best friend of Achilles. It is derived from words meaning the glory of the father.".

Is Patroclus a rare name?

Yes. Patroclus does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Patroclus

Sophia Chloe Sofia Zoey Penelope Zoe

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Patroclus means "In Greek mythology, this name belonged to the best friend of Achilles. It is derived from words meaning the glory of the father." — these names share that spirit.