Emma 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

Emma Rank #2
Patrick Rank #221

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #221 for Patrick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Patrick

Brigid Siobhan Colm Finn Maeve

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Patrick more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Emma and Patrick mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Emma and Patrick boy or girl names?

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

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