Patrick vs Eric

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 #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English German French American

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Eric Rank #252

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Patrick or Eric more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Eric mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Patrick and Eric boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.