Adrian vs Arthur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

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12 High Risk

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Adrian Rank #72

Arthur Rank #105

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Adrian or Arthur more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Adrian and Arthur mean?

Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Adrian and Arthur boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.