Patrick vs Tristan

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 #267 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tumult, noise"

Origin: Pictish/Celtic

English French Welsh Breton

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Tristan Rank #267

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #267 for Tristan.

Is Patrick or Tristan more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Tristan at #267 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Tristan mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Tristan means "tumult, noise" (Pictish/Celtic origin).

Are Patrick and Tristan boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Tristan is primarily a boy name.