Patrick vs Emerson

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 #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Emerson Rank #270

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Patrick or Emerson more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Emerson mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Patrick and Emerson boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.