Patrick vs Alan

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 #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Alan Rank #167

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Patrick or Alan more popular?

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Alan mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Patrick and Alan boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.