Patrick vs Desmond

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 #369 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man from South Munster"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English African Jamaican

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Desmond Rank #369

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #369 for Desmond.

Is Patrick or Desmond more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Desmond at #369 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Desmond mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Desmond means "man from South Munster" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Patrick and Desmond boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Desmond is primarily a boy name.