Patrick vs Walker

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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Walker

Boy #82 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cloth walker, one who treads cloth"

Origin: Old English occupational surname

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #82
Total SSA Count: 4,023
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Patrick Rank #221

Walker Rank #82

Walker is more popular, ranked #82 vs #221 for Patrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Patrick or Walker more popular?

Walker is more popular, ranked #82 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Walker mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Walker means "cloth walker, one who treads cloth" (Old English occupational surname origin).

Are Patrick and Walker boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Walker is primarily a boy name.

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