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Patrick vs Jeremiah

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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Jeremiah

Boy #93 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God will uplift, exalt"

Origin: Hebrew (Yirmeyahu)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#93
Total SSA Count
3,702
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Patrick Rank #221
Jeremiah Rank #93

Jeremiah is more popular, ranked #93 vs #221 for Patrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Patrick or Jeremiah more popular?

Jeremiah is more popular, ranked #93 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Jeremiah mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Jeremiah means "God will uplift, exalt" (Hebrew (Yirmeyahu) origin).

Are Patrick and Jeremiah boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Jeremiah is primarily a boy name.

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