Alex vs Adrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Alex Rank #205

Adrian Rank #72

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Adrian more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Adrian mean?

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

Are Alex and Adrian boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.