Patrick vs Adrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

Latin English Spanish Romanian Polish

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Patrick Rank #221

Adrian Rank #72

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Patrick or Adrian more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Adrian mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Patrick and Adrian boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.