The name Patton has two meanings:
1. It could be derived from a surname meaning "bald" in Middle English.
2. It can also be used as a pet form of Patrick.
Famous bearers
A bearer is Patton Oswalt (born 1969), an American comedian, actor, and writer.
A bearer of the surname is George S. Patton (1885 - 1945), a leading U.S. Army general in World War II.