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Patrick vs Orion

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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Orion

Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#326
Total SSA Count
1,061
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Patrick Rank #221
Orion Rank #326

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #326 for Orion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Patrick or Orion more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Orion at #326 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Orion mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin).

Are Patrick and Orion boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Orion is primarily a boy name.

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