Adrian vs Carlos

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #135 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Adrian Rank #72

Carlos Rank #135

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #135 for Carlos.

Is Adrian or Carlos more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Carlos at #135 in the United States.

What do Adrian and Carlos mean?

Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin). Carlos means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Adrian and Carlos boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. Carlos is primarily a boy name.