Patrick vs Nathan

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 #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American French

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Nathan Rank #62

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Patrick or Nathan more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Nathan mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are Patrick and Nathan boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.