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Patrick vs Adam

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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Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Patrick Rank #221
Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #221 for Patrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Patrick or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Adam mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Patrick and Adam boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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