Adrian vs William

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector, strong-willed guardian"

Origin: Germanic

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Adrian Rank #72

William Rank #10

William is more popular, ranked #10 vs #72 for Adrian.

Is Adrian or William more popular?

William is more popular, ranked #10 compared to Adrian at #72 in the United States.

What do Adrian and William mean?

Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin). William means "resolute protector, strong-willed guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Adrian and William boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. William is primarily a boy name.