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Colton 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

Colton Rank #98
Patrick Rank #221

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #221 for Patrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colton or Patrick more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Colton and Patrick mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Colton and Patrick boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.

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