Patrick vs Arthur

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 #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Arthur' can be twisted to 'fart'"}

Patrick Rank #221

Arthur Rank #105

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Patrick or Arthur more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Arthur mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Patrick and Arthur boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.