Patrick vs Joseph

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 #32 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will increase, he will add"

Origin: Hebrew Yosef from yasaf

Hebrew English French Spanish Italian

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Joseph Rank #32

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Patrick or Joseph more popular?

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Joseph mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Joseph means "God will increase, he will add" (Hebrew Yosef from yasaf origin).

Are Patrick and Joseph boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Joseph is primarily a boy name.