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Samuel vs Adrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English Spanish Romanian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#72
Total SSA Count
4,617
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Samuel Rank #17
Adrian Rank #72

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #72 for Adrian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samuel or Adrian more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Adrian at #72 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Adrian mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Samuel and Adrian boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.

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