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Colt vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Colt Rank #276
Patrick Rank #221

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #276 for Colt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colt or Patrick more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Colt at #276 in the United States.

What do Colt and Patrick mean?

Colt means "frisky, energetic youth" (Old English origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Colt and Patrick boy or girl names?

Colt is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.

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