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Wesley vs Adrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wesley

Boy #58 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the western farmstead"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Protestant Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#58
Total SSA Count
5,144
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Wesley Rank #58
Adrian Rank #72

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 vs #72 for Adrian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wesley or Adrian more popular?

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 compared to Adrian at #72 in the United States.

What do Wesley and Adrian mean?

Wesley means "from the western farmstead" (Old English origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Wesley and Adrian boy or girl names?

Wesley is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.

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