Patrick vs Nicholas

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 #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

English Greek French Italian Russian German Dutch

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Patrick or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Nicholas mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Patrick and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.