Patrick vs Richard

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 #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Richard' can be twisted to 'bitch'"}

Patrick Rank #221

Richard Rank #232

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Patrick or Richard more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Richard mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Patrick and Richard boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.