Dylan vs Adrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

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Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Dylan Rank #28

Adrian Rank #72

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #72 for Adrian.

Is Dylan or Adrian more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Adrian at #72 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Adrian mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Dylan and Adrian boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.