Jackson vs Patrick
Jackson 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, Jackson was ranked #198 and Patrick #25 among boys in Republic of Ireland.
Northern Ireland · Boys
In 2024, Jackson was ranked #154 and Patrick #26 among boys in Northern Ireland.
New Zealand · Boys
In 2020, Jackson was ranked #44 and Patrick #93 among boys in New Zealand.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
In 2025, Jackson was ranked #90 and Patrick #83 among boys in New South Wales, Australia.
Scotland · Boys
In 2024, Jackson was ranked #130 and Patrick #125 among boys in Scotland.
England and Wales · Boys
In 2025, Jackson was ranked #138 and Patrick #134 among boys in England and Wales.
Jackson 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.
Jackson and Patrick over time
Jackson and Patrick appear together in 5 published lists, across 140 years of shared records. Patrick held the stronger position in more years in 3 of them, Jackson in 2.
The order between them changed and held in one 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 4 of those lists, Jackson 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 took the other's place near the top
In New Zealand · Boys, Jackson moved into the top 50 at #43 in 1999 as Patrick fell out of it to #69, having been #50 the year before.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 1999, Jackson moved ahead of Patrick in New Zealand · Boys — #70 and #50 the year before became #43 and #69.
- Repeatedly exchanged positions
Jackson and Patrick changed places 4 times in New South Wales, Australia · Boys between 1990 and 2025, ending at #90 and #83.
- Closest over the longest run
Across 36 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Jackson and Patrick averaged 15.4 places apart, ending at #90 and #83.
- Mirrored each other
Over 25 shared years in New Zealand · Boys, Jackson rose about as far as Patrick fell — from #92 and #53 in 1993 to #44 and #93 in 2020.
- Longest-running competitions
Jackson and Patrick were both ranked in England and Wales · Boys for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #138 and #134.
List by list
New South Wales, Australia · Boys36 shared years, 1990–2025
Jackson held the stronger position in 25 of those years, Patrick in 11.
Highest recorded here: Jackson #27 in 2007, Patrick #30 in 1994.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Jackson #90, Patrick #83.
England and Wales · Boys30 shared years, 1996–2025
Jackson held the stronger position in 13 of those years, Patrick in 17.
Highest recorded here: Jackson #74 in 2017, Patrick #66 in 1996.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Jackson #138, Patrick #134.
Northern Ireland · Boys28 shared years, 1997–2024
Jackson held the stronger position in 0 of those years, Patrick in 28.
Highest recorded here: Jackson #68 in 2016, Patrick #18 in 2003.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2024: Jackson #154, Patrick #26.
New Zealand · Boys25 shared years, 1993–2020
Jackson held the stronger position in 19 of those years, Patrick in 6.
Highest recorded here: Jackson #21 in 2014, Patrick #50 in 1998.
The order changed in 1999: Jackson moved ahead. In 1998 they stood at #70 and #50; by 1999 that had become #43 and #69.
Most recent shared year, 2020: Jackson #44, Patrick #93.
Republic of Ireland · Boys21 shared years, 2005–2025
Jackson held the stronger position in 0 of those years, Patrick in 21.
Highest recorded here: Jackson #99 in 2017, Patrick #15 in 2022.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Jackson #198, Patrick #25.
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 Jackson
Pairs where Jackson shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Harry vs Jackson
Harry and Jackson changed places 13 times in New Zealand · Boys between 1994 and 2023, ending at #40 and #41.
Harry · Jackson · 30 shared years, 1994–2023 · Repeatedly exchanged positions
- James vs Jackson
Both reached their highest recorded position in Northern Ireland · Boys within 2 years — James #1 in 2015, Jackson #68 in 2016.
James · Jackson · 28 shared years, 1997–2024 · Peaked in the same years
- Noah vs Jackson
Both reached their highest recorded position in Northern Ireland · Boys within 2 years — Noah #1 in 2018, Jackson #68 in 2016.
Noah · Jackson · 27 shared years, 1998–2024 · Peaked in the same years
- Oliver vs Jackson
Both reached their highest recorded position in New Zealand · Boys within 2 years — Oliver #1 in 2013, Jackson #21 in 2014.
Oliver · Jackson · 31 shared years, 1993–2023 · Peaked in the same years
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 — close in one country, far apart in another.
- Ivy vs Evie
Ivy and Evie averaged 4.8 places apart in New South Wales, Australia · Girls, and 408 places apart in England and Wales · Girls.
Ivy · Evie · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Close in one country, far apart in another
- Ella vs Harper
Ella and Harper averaged 6.0 places apart in New Zealand · Girls, and 944 places apart in England and Wales · Girls.
Ella · Harper · 24 shared years, 2001–2025 · Close in one country, far apart in another
- Mia vs Harper
Mia and Harper averaged 6.3 places apart in New Zealand · Girls, and 945 places apart in England and Wales · Girls.
Mia · Harper · 24 shared years, 2001–2025 · Close in one country, far apart in another
- Ivy vs Hazel
Ivy and Hazel averaged 6.4 places apart in New Zealand · Girls, and 354 places apart in England and Wales · Girls.
Ivy · Hazel · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Close in one country, far apart in another
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 | Jackson | Patrick |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Official statistical record (evidence-only) | Editorially researched profile |
| Gender usage | male | male |
| Meaning | Not yet recorded | 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 | Not yet recorded | Latin |
| Pronunciation | Not yet recorded | /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, New Zealand | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand |
| Most recent popularity observation | New South Wales, Australia · Boys #90 (2025) | Republic of Ireland · Boys #25 (2025) |
| Data Confidence | medium | high |
What the data shows
- Patrick has a recorded origin (Latin); Jackson does not have one recorded yet.
- Jackson and Patrick both have 2 syllables.
- A meaning is recorded for Patrick; Jackson doesn't have one written yet.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NZ.
- The available evidence gives Jackson 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
Jackson
Popularity journey
First recorded1990
First recorded at #89 among boys in New South Wales, Australia in 1990 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
Highest recorded1993–2023
Highest recorded position: #21 among boys in New Zealand, in 2014 (recorded 1993–2023).
New Zealand · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #138 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