Patrick vs August

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 #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

English German Scandinavian American

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Patrick or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and August mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Patrick and August boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.