Patrick vs Jacob

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 #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish German Dutch Scandinavian

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Patrick Rank #221

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Patrick or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Jacob mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Patrick and Jacob boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.