John vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Christian Jewish

✓ 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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John Rank #21

Patrick Rank #221

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is John or Patrick more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do John and Patrick mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are John and Patrick boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.