Nicholas vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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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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Nicholas Rank #117

Patrick Rank #221

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Nicholas or Patrick more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Patrick mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Nicholas and Patrick boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.