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Patrick vs George

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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George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Patrick Rank #221
George Rank #123

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #221 for Patrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Patrick or George more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and George mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are Patrick and George boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. George is primarily a boy name.

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