Richard vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

{:type=>:rhyme_pattern, :severity=>:low, :message=>"'Patrick' ending sounds like 'sick/thick/dick'"}

Richard Rank #232

Patrick Rank #221

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Patrick more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Patrick mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Patrick boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.