Alexander vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Pat, Paddy, Rick

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Alexander Rank #27
Patrick Rank #221

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #221 for Patrick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexander ___

  • Alexander James
  • Alexander William
  • Alexander John
  • Alexander Thomas
  • Alexander Henry
  • Alexander Charles

Patrick ___

  • Patrick James
  • Patrick Michael
  • Patrick John
  • Patrick Joseph
  • Patrick Thomas
  • Patrick Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alexander

Charlotte Victoria William Sophia Edward

If you choose Patrick

Brigid Siobhan Colm Finn Maeve

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexander or Patrick more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Patrick mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Alexander and Patrick boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.

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