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Patrick vs Romeo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#221
Total SSA Count
1,622
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Romeo

Boy #283 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pilgrim to Rome; from Rome"

Origin: Italian/Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#283
Total SSA Count
1,188
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Patrick Rank #221
Romeo Rank #283

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #283 for Romeo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Patrick or Romeo more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Romeo at #283 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Romeo mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Romeo means "pilgrim to Rome; from Rome" (Italian/Latin origin).

Are Patrick and Romeo boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Romeo is primarily a boy name.

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