Joan vs Patricia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joan

Girl #1,238 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #1,299 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"noble, of the patrician class"

Origin: Latin

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Joan Rank #1,238

Patricia Rank #1,299

Joan is more popular, ranked #1238 vs #1299 for Patricia.

Is Joan or Patricia more popular?

Joan is more popular, ranked #1238 compared to Patricia at #1299 in the United States.

What do Joan and Patricia mean?

Joan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Patricia means "noble, of the patrician class" (Latin origin).

Are Joan and Patricia boy or girl names?

Joan is primarily a girl name. Patricia is primarily a girl name.