# Paterson vs patron

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### Paterson
*name · IPA /ˈpætəɹ.sən/ · frequency rank #16,990*
A surname originating as a patronymic.

### patron
*noun · IPA /ˈpeɪ.tɹən/ · frequency rank #10,744*
One who protects or supports; a defender or advocate.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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