Ryan vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

✓ 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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Ryan Rank #87

Patrick Rank #221

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Ryan or Patrick more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Patrick mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Ryan and Patrick boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.