Adrian vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Adrian Rank #72

Paul Rank #264

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Adrian or Paul more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Adrian and Paul mean?

Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Adrian and Paul boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.