Patrick vs David

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 #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Patrick or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and David mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Patrick and David boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.