Patrick vs Nicolas

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 #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Greek French Spanish Christian English

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Patrick or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Nicolas mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Patrick and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.