Adrian vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

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Adrian Rank #72

Alan Rank #167

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Adrian or Alan more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Adrian and Alan mean?

Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Adrian and Alan boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.