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David vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
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

David Rank #31
Patrick Rank #221

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #221 for Patrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Patrick more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do David and Patrick mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are David and Patrick boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.

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