Adrian vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Adrian Rank #72

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #72 for Adrian.

Is Adrian or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Adrian at #72 in the United States.

What do Adrian and James mean?

Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adrian and James boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.