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Anthony vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
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

Anthony Rank #44
Patrick Rank #221

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #221 for Patrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anthony or Patrick more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Anthony and Patrick mean?

Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Anthony and Patrick boy or girl names?

Anthony is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.

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