Patrick vs Brian

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 #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Brian Rank #301

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #301 for Brian.

Is Patrick or Brian more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Brian at #301 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Brian mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin).

Are Patrick and Brian boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Brian is primarily a boy name.