Gay vs Pat

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gay

Boy #17,167 Most Popular

30 High Risk

{:type=>:soundalike, :severity=>:high, :message=>"First name 'gay' - may cause teasing"}

Boy #28,540 Most Popular

15 High Risk

{:type=>:rhyme, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Pat' rhymes with 'fat'"}

Gay Rank #17,167

Pat Rank #28,540

Gay is more popular, ranked #17167 vs #28540 for Pat.

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

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Is Gay or Pat more popular?

Gay is more popular, ranked #17167 compared to Pat at #28540 in the United States.

Are Gay and Pat boy or girl names?

Gay is primarily a boy name. Pat is primarily a boy name.