Joseph vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joseph

Boy #32 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will increase, he will add"

Origin: Hebrew Yosef from yasaf

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✓ 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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Joseph Rank #32

Patrick Rank #221

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Joseph or Patrick more popular?

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Joseph and Patrick mean?

Joseph means "God will increase, he will add" (Hebrew Yosef from yasaf origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Joseph and Patrick boy or girl names?

Joseph is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.