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Patrick vs Damian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#221
Total SSA Count
1,622
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Damian

Boy #110 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"master, conqueror"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Polish French Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#110
Total SSA Count
3,233
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Patrick Rank #221
Damian Rank #110

Damian is more popular, ranked #110 vs #221 for Patrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Patrick or Damian more popular?

Damian is more popular, ranked #110 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Damian mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Damian means "master, conqueror" (Greek origin).

Are Patrick and Damian boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Damian is primarily a boy name.

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