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Patrick vs Julius

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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Julius

Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman European American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#390
Total SSA Count
838
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Patrick Rank #221
Julius Rank #390

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #390 for Julius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Patrick or Julius more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Julius at #390 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Julius mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin).

Are Patrick and Julius boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Julius is primarily a boy name.

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