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John vs Adrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

John Rank #21
Adrian Rank #72

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #72 for Adrian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Adrian more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Adrian at #72 in the United States.

What do John and Adrian mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are John and Adrian boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.

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