King vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African 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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King Rank #343

Patrick Rank #221

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Patrick more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Patrick mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are King and Patrick boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.