Paul vs Adrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

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Paul Rank #264

Adrian Rank #72

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Adrian more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Adrian mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Paul and Adrian boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.