Patrick vs Stephen

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 #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Stephen Rank #378

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Patrick or Stephen more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Stephen mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Patrick and Stephen boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.