Patrick vs Christopher

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 #61 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who carries Christ in heart"

Origin: Greek

Greek English Spanish German French

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Christopher Rank #61

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Patrick or Christopher more popular?

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Christopher mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Christopher means "one who carries Christ in heart" (Greek origin).

Are Patrick and Christopher boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Christopher is primarily a boy name.