Nathaniel vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathaniel

Boy #144 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American Christian

✓ 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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Nathaniel Rank #144

Patrick Rank #221

Nathaniel is more popular, ranked #144 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Nathaniel or Patrick more popular?

Nathaniel is more popular, ranked #144 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Nathaniel and Patrick mean?

Nathaniel means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Nathaniel and Patrick boy or girl names?

Nathaniel is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.