Patrick vs Robert

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 #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 High Risk

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

Patrick Rank #221

Robert Rank #90

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Patrick or Robert more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Robert mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Patrick and Robert boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.