Gabriel vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gabriel

Boy #43 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English French Spanish Italian Portuguese Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #43
Total SSA Count: 6,379
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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River Jace Anthony Charles

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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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Zion Maximus Banks Jonathan

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Popularity Comparison

Gabriel Rank #43

Patrick Rank #221

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 vs #221 for Patrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabriel or Patrick more popular?

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Gabriel and Patrick mean?

Gabriel means "From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God" (Biblical origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Gabriel and Patrick boy or girl names?

Gabriel is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.

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