Adrian vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Adrian Rank #72

Nicholas Rank #117

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Adrian or Nicholas more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Adrian and Nicholas mean?

Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Adrian and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.