Franklin vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Franklin

Boy #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

American English Canadian

✓ All Clear

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Franklin Rank #389

Patrick Rank #221

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #389 for Franklin.

Is Franklin or Patrick more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Franklin at #389 in the United States.

What do Franklin and Patrick mean?

Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Franklin and Patrick boy or girl names?

Franklin is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.