Don vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Don

Boy #1,797 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"world ruler"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,797
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Don

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
Nicknames
Pat, Paddy, Rick

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Don Rank #1,797
Patrick Rank #221

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #1797 for Don.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Don ___

  • Don James
  • Don Michael
  • Don Edward
  • Don Ray
  • Don Lee
  • Don Wayne

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 Don

Gary Ron Glen Linda Sandra

If you choose Patrick

Brigid Siobhan Colm Finn Maeve

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Don or Patrick more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Don at #1797 in the United States.

What do Don and Patrick mean?

Don means "world ruler" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Don and Patrick boy or girl names?

Don is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.

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