Carlos vs Adrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlos

Boy #135 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Carlos Rank #135

Adrian Rank #72

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #135 for Carlos.

Is Carlos or Adrian more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Carlos at #135 in the United States.

What do Carlos and Adrian mean?

Carlos means "free man" (Germanic origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Carlos and Adrian boy or girl names?

Carlos is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.