Adrian vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Adrian Rank #72

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #72 for Adrian.

Is Adrian or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Adrian at #72 in the United States.

What do Adrian and Alexander mean?

Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Adrian and Alexander boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.