Adela vs Susan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adela

Girl #1,096 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Czech Polish German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,096
Total SSA Count
224
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Addie, Della, Ada

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adela Rank #1,096
Susan Rank #1,137

Adela is more popular, ranked #1096 vs #1137 for Susan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adela ___

  • Adela Rose
  • Adela Marie
  • Adela Grace
  • Adela Louise
  • Adela Sofia
  • Adela Elena

Susan ___

  • Susan Marie
  • Susan Elizabeth
  • Susan Claire
  • Susan Ann
  • Susan Louise
  • Susan Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adela

Leopold Elise Roland Mathilde Otto

If you choose Susan

Barbara Linda Patricia Michael David

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adela or Susan more popular?

Adela is more popular, ranked #1096 compared to Susan at #1137 in the United States.

What do Adela and Susan mean?

Adela means "noble, of noble birth" (Germanic origin). Susan means "lily" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adela and Susan boy or girl names?

Adela is primarily a girl name. Susan is primarily a girl name.

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