Patrick vs Banks

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 #367 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a riverbank"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Banks Rank #367

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #367 for Banks.

Is Patrick or Banks more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Banks at #367 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Banks mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Banks means "one who lives near a riverbank" (Old English origin).

Are Patrick and Banks boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Banks is primarily a boy name.