Louis vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Louis

Boy #236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior, renowned in battle"

Origin: Germanic/Frankish

Cultural Roots

French English German Spanish Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#236
Total SSA Count
1,503
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lou, Louie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Louis →

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

{:type=>:rhyme_pattern, :severity=>:low, :message=>"'Patrick' ending sounds like 'sick/thick/dick'"}

Full profile for Patrick →

Popularity Comparison

Louis Rank #236
Patrick Rank #221

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #236 for Louis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Louis ___

  • Louis James
  • Louis Arthur
  • Louis Henry
  • Louis William
  • Louis Theodore
  • Louis 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 Louis

Charlotte Eleanor Arthur Henry Theo

If you choose Patrick

Brigid Siobhan Colm Finn Maeve

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Louis or Patrick more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Louis at #236 in the United States.

What do Louis and Patrick mean?

Louis means "famous warrior, renowned in battle" (Germanic/Frankish origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Louis and Patrick boy or girl names?

Louis is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Patrick vs Louis Louis vs Dalton Louis vs Armani Louis vs Amir Louis vs Roman
← Full profile: Louis ← Full profile: Patrick Browse all baby names