Mark vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Dutch Scandinavian Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#246
Total SSA Count
1,437
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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

Mark Rank #246
Patrick Rank #221

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #246 for Mark.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mark ___

  • Mark Thomas
  • Mark William
  • Mark Andrew
  • Mark James
  • Mark Anthony
  • Mark David

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 Mark

Paul Luke John Matthew Sarah

If you choose Patrick

Brigid Siobhan Colm Finn Maeve

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mark or Patrick more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Mark and Patrick mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Mark and Patrick boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.

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