Nathan vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American French

✓ 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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Nathan Rank #62

Patrick Rank #221

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Nathan or Patrick more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Patrick mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Nathan and Patrick boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.