Walker vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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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Popularity Comparison

Walker Rank #82

Patrick Rank #221

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Walker or Patrick more popular?

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

What do Walker and Patrick mean?

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

Are Walker and Patrick boy or girl names?

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

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