Ian vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

✓ 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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Ian Rank #75

Patrick Rank #221

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Ian or Patrick more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Ian and Patrick mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Ian and Patrick boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.