Patrick vs Ryan

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 #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Patrick or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Ryan mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Patrick and Ryan boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.