Adrian vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Adrian Rank #72

Xander Rank #216

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Adrian or Xander more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Adrian and Xander mean?

Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Adrian and Xander boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.