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Andrew vs Adrian

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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Popularity Comparison

Andrew Rank #68
Adrian Rank #72

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 vs #72 for Adrian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrew or Adrian more popular?

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Adrian at #72 in the United States.

What do Andrew and Adrian mean?

Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Andrew and Adrian boy or girl names?

Andrew is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.

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