Adrian vs Alejandro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #185 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Adrian Rank #72

Alejandro Rank #185

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #185 for Alejandro.

Is Adrian or Alejandro more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Alejandro at #185 in the United States.

What do Adrian and Alejandro mean?

Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin). Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Adrian and Alejandro boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. Alejandro is primarily a boy name.