Patrick vs Franklin

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 #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

American English Canadian

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Franklin Rank #389

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #389 for Franklin.

Is Patrick or Franklin more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Franklin at #389 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Franklin mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin).

Are Patrick and Franklin boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Franklin is primarily a boy name.