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Patrick vs Louis

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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Louis

Boy #236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior, renowned in battle"

Origin: Germanic/Frankish

Cultural Roots

French English German Spanish Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#236
Total SSA Count
1,503
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Patrick Rank #221
Louis Rank #236

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #236 for Louis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Patrick or Louis more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Louis at #236 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Louis mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Louis means "famous warrior, renowned in battle" (Germanic/Frankish origin).

Are Patrick and Louis boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Louis is primarily a boy name.

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