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Patton vs Finlay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patton

Boy #2,307 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Patrick's town, fighter's settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,307
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Finlay

Boy #2,476 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white warrior, fair hero"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,476
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Patton Rank #2,307
Finlay Rank #2,476

Patton is more popular, ranked #2307 vs #2476 for Finlay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Patton or Finlay more popular?

Patton is more popular, ranked #2307 compared to Finlay at #2476 in the United States.

What do Patton and Finlay mean?

Patton means "Patrick's town, fighter's settlement" (Old English origin). Finlay means "white warrior, fair hero" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Patton and Finlay boy or girl names?

Patton is primarily a boy name. Finlay is primarily a boy name.

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