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Anthony vs Adrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Anthony Rank #44
Adrian Rank #72

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #72 for Adrian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anthony or Adrian more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Adrian at #72 in the United States.

What do Anthony and Adrian mean?

Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Anthony and Adrian boy or girl names?

Anthony is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.

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