Patrick vs Alex

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 #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Spanish Russian French

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Patrick or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Alex mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Patrick and Alex boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.