Patrick vs Paul

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 #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Paul Rank #264

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Patrick or Paul more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Paul mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Patrick and Paul boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.