Patrick vs Edward

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 #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

English German Spanish French Irish

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Patrick Rank #221

Edward Rank #228

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #228 for Edward.

Is Patrick or Edward more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Edward mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Patrick and Edward boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.