Patrick vs John

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 #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Christian Jewish

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Patrick or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and John mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Patrick and John boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.