Patrick vs Erick

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 #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

8 High Risk

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Patrick Rank #221

Erick Rank #333

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #333 for Erick.

Is Patrick or Erick more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Erick at #333 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Erick mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin).

Are Patrick and Erick boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Erick is primarily a boy name.