Arthur vs Adrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Arthur Rank #105

Adrian Rank #72

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Arthur or Adrian more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Adrian mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Arthur and Adrian boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.