Adrian vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Adrian Rank #72

Charles Rank #51

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #72 for Adrian.

Is Adrian or Charles more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Adrian at #72 in the United States.

What do Adrian and Charles mean?

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

Are Adrian and Charles boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.