Adrian vs Lucian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #486 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, illumination"

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Adrian Rank #72

Lucian Rank #486

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #486 for Lucian.

Is Adrian or Lucian more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Lucian at #486 in the United States.

What do Adrian and Lucian mean?

Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin). Lucian means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Adrian and Lucian boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. Lucian is primarily a boy name.