Patrick vs Killian

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 #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish French American English

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Killian Rank #370

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #370 for Killian.

Is Patrick or Killian more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Killian mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Patrick and Killian boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.