Julian vs Adrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julian

Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

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Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Julian Rank #30

Adrian Rank #72

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 vs #72 for Adrian.

Is Julian or Adrian more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Adrian at #72 in the United States.

What do Julian and Adrian mean?

Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Julian and Adrian boy or girl names?

Julian is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.