Nathan vs Adrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Nathan Rank #62

Adrian Rank #72

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #72 for Adrian.

Is Nathan or Adrian more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Adrian at #72 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Adrian mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Nathan and Adrian boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.