Adrian vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Adrian Rank #72

Alex Rank #205

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Adrian or Alex more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Adrian and Alex mean?

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

Are Adrian and Alex boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.