Paul vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

✓ All Clear

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Paul Rank #264

Patrick Rank #221

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Patrick more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Patrick mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Paul and Patrick boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.