Adrian vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Adrian Rank #72

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #72 for Adrian.

Is Adrian or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Adrian at #72 in the United States.

What do Adrian and John mean?

Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adrian and John boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.