Patrick vs Timothy

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 #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Timothy Rank #208

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Patrick or Timothy more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Timothy mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Patrick and Timothy boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.