Patrick vs Gabriel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #221
Total SSA Count: 1,622
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Gabriel

Boy #43 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English French Spanish Italian Portuguese Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #43
Total SSA Count: 6,379
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Patrick Rank #221

Gabriel Rank #43

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 vs #221 for Patrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Patrick or Gabriel more popular?

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Gabriel mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Gabriel means "From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God" (Biblical origin).

Are Patrick and Gabriel boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Gabriel is primarily a boy name.

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