Ellene vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellene

Girl #70,281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shining light, bright torch"

Origin: Greek helene

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#70,281
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Nell, Lenie

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

Ellene Rank #70,281
Patrick Rank #221

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #70281 for Ellene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellene ___

  • Ellene Rose
  • Ellene Marie
  • Ellene Grace
  • Ellene Ann
  • Ellene Louise
  • Ellene Claire

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 Ellene

Irene Lorraine Pauline Evelyn Dorothy

If you choose Patrick

Brigid Siobhan Colm Finn Maeve

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellene or Patrick more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Ellene at #70281 in the United States.

What do Ellene and Patrick mean?

Ellene means "shining light, bright torch" (Greek helene origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Ellene and Patrick boy or girl names?

Ellene is primarily a girl name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.

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