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Adrian vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English Spanish Romanian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#72
Total SSA Count
4,617
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Adrian Rank #72
Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #72 for Adrian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adrian or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Adrian at #72 in the United States.

What do Adrian and Samuel mean?

Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adrian and Samuel boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.

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