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Adrian vs Wesley

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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Wesley

Boy #58 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the western farmstead"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Protestant Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#58
Total SSA Count
5,144
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Adrian Rank #72
Wesley Rank #58

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 vs #72 for Adrian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adrian or Wesley more popular?

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 compared to Adrian at #72 in the United States.

What do Adrian and Wesley mean?

Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin). Wesley means "from the western farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Adrian and Wesley boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. Wesley is primarily a boy name.

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