William Paterson
William Paterson is the name of:
- William Paterson (businessman) ( 1658-1719 ), Scottish businessman, author and politician
- William Paterson ( jurist ) ( 1745-1806 ), American statesman and judge
- William Paterson ( explorer ) ( 1755-1810 ), Scottish soldier, explorer, botanist and politician
- William Paterson ( footballer ), Scottish footballer
- Disambiguation