Alexander vs Adrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Alexander Rank #27

Adrian Rank #72

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #72 for Adrian.

Is Alexander or Adrian more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Adrian at #72 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Adrian mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Alexander and Adrian boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.