Jackson vs Adrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Jackson Rank #35

Adrian Rank #72

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #72 for Adrian.

Is Jackson or Adrian more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Adrian at #72 in the United States.

What do Jackson and Adrian mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Jackson and Adrian boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.