Elder vs Patton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elder

Boy #2,412 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"older, senior in wisdom"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #2,307 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Patrick's town, fighter's settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English Scottish Irish

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Elder Rank #2,412

Patton Rank #2,307

Patton is more popular, ranked #2307 vs #2412 for Elder.

Is Elder or Patton more popular?

Patton is more popular, ranked #2307 compared to Elder at #2412 in the United States.

What do Elder and Patton mean?

Elder means "older, senior in wisdom" (Old English origin). Patton means "Patrick's town, fighter's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Elder and Patton boy or girl names?

Elder is primarily a boy name. Patton is primarily a boy name.