Nathan vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#62
Total SSA Count
5,010
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nate, Nat

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

Nathan Rank #62
Patrick Rank #221

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #221 for Patrick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nathan ___

  • Nathan James
  • Nathan Alexander
  • Nathan Michael
  • Nathan David
  • Nathan Thomas
  • Nathan Lee

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 Nathan

Elijah Samuel Hannah Abigail Jonah

If you choose Patrick

Brigid Siobhan Colm Finn Maeve

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nathan or Patrick more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Patrick mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Nathan and Patrick boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.

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