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Patrick vs Aaron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#221
Total SSA Count
1,622
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Aaron

Boy #79 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"high mountain"

Origin: Hebrew (aharon)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#79
Total SSA Count
4,225
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Patrick Rank #221
Aaron Rank #79

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 vs #221 for Patrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Patrick or Aaron more popular?

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Aaron mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Aaron means "high mountain" (Hebrew (aharon) origin).

Are Patrick and Aaron boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Aaron is primarily a boy name.

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