Daniel vs Patrick
Daniel and Patrick compared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
Republic of Ireland · Boys
In 2025, Daniel was ranked #13 and Patrick #25 among boys in Republic of Ireland.
Northern Ireland · Boys
In 2024, Daniel was ranked #37 and Patrick #26 among boys in Northern Ireland.
New Zealand · Boys
In 2020, Daniel was ranked #41 and Patrick #93 among boys in New Zealand.
Scotland · Boys
In 2024, Daniel was ranked #52 and Patrick #125 among boys in Scotland.
England and Wales · Boys
In 2025, Daniel was ranked #62 and Patrick #134 among boys in England and Wales.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
In 2025, Daniel was ranked #64 and Patrick #83 among boys in New South Wales, Australia.
Norway · Boys
In 2025, Daniel was ranked #66 and Patrick #327 among boys in Norway.
Daniel and Patrick over time
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Daniel and Patrick over time
Daniel and Patrick appear together in 6 published lists, across 327 years of shared records. Daniel held the stronger position in more years in 5 of them, Patrick in 0.
The order between them changed and held in 4 of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Patrick reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 3 of those lists, Daniel in 1. Each position is a place inside its own list, so this compares when they peaked and never how high.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 1967, Daniel moved ahead of Patrick in New South Wales, Australia · Boys — #56 and #55 the year before became #45 and #53.
- Closest over the longest run
Across 74 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Daniel and Patrick averaged 31.1 places apart, ending at #64 and #83.
- Mirrored each other
Over 63 shared years in New Zealand · Boys, Daniel rose about as far as Patrick fell — from #96 and #60 in 1954 to #41 and #93 in 2020.
- Longest-running competitions
Daniel and Patrick were both ranked in England and Wales · Boys for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #62 and #134.
- Peaked in the same years
Both reached their highest recorded position in England and Wales · Boys within 2 years — Daniel #2 in 1996, Patrick #66 in 1996.
List by list
New South Wales, Australia · Boys74 shared years, 1952–2025
Daniel held the stronger position in 60 of those years, Patrick in 14.
Highest recorded here: Daniel #2 in 1979, Patrick #30 in 1994.
The order changed in 1967: Daniel moved ahead. In 1966 they stood at #56 and #55; by 1967 that had become #45 and #53.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Daniel #64, Patrick #83.
Norway · Boys70 shared years, 1948–2025
Daniel held the stronger position in 70 of those years, Patrick in 0.
Highest recorded here: Daniel #3 in 1989, Patrick #67 in 1989.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Daniel #66, Patrick #327.
New Zealand · Boys63 shared years, 1954–2020
Daniel held the stronger position in 49 of those years, Patrick in 14.
Highest recorded here: Daniel #1 in 1980, Patrick #45 in 1967.
The order changed in 1969: Daniel moved ahead. In 1968 they stood at #61 and #55; by 1969 that had become #43 and #73.
Most recent shared year, 2020: Daniel #41, Patrick #93.
Republic of Ireland · Boys62 shared years, 1964–2025
Daniel held the stronger position in 31 of those years, Patrick in 31.
Highest recorded here: Daniel #3 in 2009, Patrick #2 in 1964.
The order changed in 1995: Daniel moved ahead. In 1994 they stood at #10 and #9; by 1995 that had become #8 and #9.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Daniel #13, Patrick #25.
England and Wales · Boys30 shared years, 1996–2025
Daniel held the stronger position in 30 of those years, Patrick in 0.
Highest recorded here: Daniel #2 in 1996, Patrick #66 in 1996.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Daniel #62, Patrick #134.
Northern Ireland · Boys28 shared years, 1997–2024
Daniel held the stronger position in 27 of those years, Patrick in 1.
Highest recorded here: Daniel #2 in 2010, Patrick #18 in 2003.
The order changed in 2024: Patrick moved ahead. In 2023 they stood at #16 and #40; by 2024 that had become #37 and #26.
Most recent shared year, 2024: Daniel #37, Patrick #26.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Daniel
Pairs where Daniel shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Daniel vs Noel
In 1964 they stood at #19 and #20 in Republic of Ireland · Boys, 1 places apart; by 2025 they were #13 and #402.
Daniel · Noel · 62 shared years, 1964–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Daniel vs Jordan
In 1997 they stood at #12 and #6 in Northern Ireland · Boys, 6 places apart; by 2024 they were #37 and #404.
Daniel · Jordan · 28 shared years, 1997–2024 · Started together, ended far apart
- Daniel vs Declan
In 1964 they stood at #19 and #23 in Republic of Ireland · Boys, 4 places apart; by 2025 they were #13 and #348.
Daniel · Declan · 62 shared years, 1964–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Daniel vs Gerard
In 1964 they stood at #19 and #10 in Republic of Ireland · Boys, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #13 and #348.
Daniel · Gerard · 62 shared years, 1964–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Other comparisons involving Patrick
Pairs where Patrick shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Patrick vs Ross
In 1996 they stood at #66 and #68 in England and Wales · Boys, 2 places apart; by 2025 they were #134 and #2014.
Patrick · Ross · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Patrick vs Shane
In 1996 they stood at #66 and #74 in England and Wales · Boys, 8 places apart; by 2025 they were #134 and #1153.
Patrick · Shane · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Patrick vs Steven
In 1996 they stood at #66 and #73 in England and Wales · Boys, 7 places apart; by 2025 they were #134 and #976.
Patrick · Steven · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Patrick vs Stephen
In 1996 they stood at #66 and #60 in England and Wales · Boys, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #134 and #716.
Patrick · Stephen · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Other pairs with the same kind of relationship
Pairs that qualify under the same rule as this one — one moved ahead of the other.
- Emily vs Amelia
In 2011, Amelia moved ahead of Emily in England and Wales · Girls — #3 and #5 the year before became #5 and #1.
Emily · Amelia · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · One moved ahead of the other
- Sophie vs Amelia
In 2011, Amelia moved ahead of Sophie in England and Wales · Girls — #2 and #5 the year before became #6 and #1.
Sophie · Amelia · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · One moved ahead of the other
- Sarah vs Angela
In 1974, Sarah moved ahead of Angela in New Zealand · Girls — #6 and #5 the year before became #1 and #6.
Sarah · Angela · 36 shared years, 1958–1998 · One moved ahead of the other
- Emma vs Aoife
In 2003, Emma moved ahead of Aoife in Republic of Ireland · Girls — #4 and #2 the year before became #1 and #3.
Emma · Aoife · 62 shared years, 1964–2025 · One moved ahead of the other
Other pairs from Republic of Ireland lists
Pairs measured inside Republic of Ireland's own published lists, where this pair's strongest relationship is also recorded. Positions in these lists are not comparable with another registrar's.
- Grace vs Sinead
In 1964 they stood at #118 and #109 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2022 they were #2 and #905.
Grace · Sinead · 58 shared years, 1964–2022 · Started together, ended far apart
- Grace vs Therese
In 1964 they stood at #118 and #127 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2015 they were #8 and #896.
Grace · Therese · 51 shared years, 1964–2015 · Started together, ended far apart
- Sarah vs Lorraine
In 1964 they stood at #46 and #47 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 1 places apart; by 2018 they were #21 and #896.
Sarah · Lorraine · 50 shared years, 1964–2018 · Started together, ended far apart
- Grace vs Pamela
In 1964 they stood at #118 and #116 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 2 places apart; by 2017 they were #3 and #873.
Grace · Pamela · 46 shared years, 1964–2017 · Started together, ended far apart
Other pairs ranked together in the 2020s
Pairs both ranked in the same published list at some point between 2020 and 2029.
- Grace vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #41 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #27 and #4867.
Grace · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Ella vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #56 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #46 and #4867.
Ella · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jasmine vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #55 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #102 and #4867.
Jasmine · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Anna vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #47 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #142 and #4867.
Anna · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Daniel | Patrick |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Editorially researched profile | Editorially researched profile |
| Gender usage | male | male |
| Meaning | Commonly interpreted as 'God is my judge', referencing the biblical prophet Daniel. | From Latin Patricius, meaning 'nobleman, patrician'. Adopted by Saint Patrick (originally named Sucat), a Romanized Briton who Christianized Ireland and became its patron saint. |
| Origin | Biblical Hebrew | Latin |
| Pronunciation | /ˈdænjəl/ | /ˈpæt.ɹɪk/ |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Pádraig, Pádraic |
| Recorded regional usage | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand |
| Most recent popularity observation | Republic of Ireland · Boys #13 (2025) | Republic of Ireland · Boys #25 (2025) |
| Data Confidence | medium | high |
What the data shows
- Daniel is recorded with a Biblical Hebrew origin, while Patrick is recorded with a Latin origin.
- Daniel and Patrick both have 2 syllables.
- Daniel's recorded meaning differs from Patrick's — see the table above for each.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NO, NZ.
- The available evidence gives Daniel a "medium" Data Confidence level and Patrick a "high" level — this reflects how complete and corroborated the underlying evidence is, not a judgement of either name.
How each name got here
Daniel
Popularity journey
First recorded1945
First recorded at #280 among boys in Norway in 1945 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Norway · Boys
Highest recorded1954–2023
Highest recorded position: #1 among boys in New Zealand, in 1980 (recorded 1954–2023).
New Zealand · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #62 among boys in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Boys
Patrick
Popularity journey
First recorded1948
First recorded at #315 among boys in Norway in 1948 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Norway · Boys
Highest recorded1964–2025
Highest recorded position: #2 among boys in Republic of Ireland, in 1964 (recorded 1964–2025).
Republic of Ireland · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #134 among boys in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Boys