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Adam vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#221
Total SSA Count
1,622
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Patrick Rank #221

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #221 for Patrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Patrick more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Adam and Patrick mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Adam and Patrick boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.

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