Joshua vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joshua

Boy #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian 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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Joshua Rank #57

Patrick Rank #221

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Joshua or Patrick more popular?

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Joshua and Patrick mean?

Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Joshua and Patrick boy or girl names?

Joshua is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.