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David vs Adrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
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

David Rank #31
Adrian Rank #72

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #72 for Adrian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Adrian more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Adrian at #72 in the United States.

What do David and Adrian mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are David and Adrian boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.

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