Patrick vs Dylan

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 #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh English American Irish

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Dylan Rank #28

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Patrick or Dylan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Dylan mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Patrick and Dylan boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.