Patrick vs Theodore

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

Patrick Rank #221
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #221 for Patrick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Patrick ___

  • Patrick James
  • Patrick Michael
  • Patrick John
  • Patrick Joseph
  • Patrick Thomas
  • Patrick Henry

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Patrick

Brigid Siobhan Colm Finn Maeve

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Patrick or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Theodore mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Patrick and Theodore boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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