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Patrick vs Joshua

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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Joshua

Boy #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#57
Total SSA Count
5,244
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Patrick Rank #221
Joshua Rank #57

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 vs #221 for Patrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Patrick or Joshua more popular?

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Joshua mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin).

Are Patrick and Joshua boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Joshua is primarily a boy name.

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