Patrick vs Peter

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 #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

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Patrick Rank #221

Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Patrick or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Peter mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Patrick and Peter boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.