Edward vs Adrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edward

Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Edward Rank #228

Adrian Rank #72

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #228 for Edward.

Is Edward or Adrian more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Edward and Adrian mean?

Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Edward and Adrian boy or girl names?

Edward is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.