Patrick vs Preston

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 #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Preston Rank #330

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #330 for Preston.

Is Patrick or Preston more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Preston at #330 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Preston mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Patrick and Preston boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Preston is primarily a boy name.