Adler vs Bastian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adler

Boy #965 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eagle"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German Jewish American Austrian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#965
Total SSA Count
233
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ad

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adler Rank #965
Bastian Rank #1,003

Adler is more popular, ranked #965 vs #1003 for Bastian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adler ___

  • Adler James
  • Adler Cole
  • Adler Grey
  • Adler Flynn
  • Adler Reed
  • Adler Nash

Bastian ___

  • Bastian James
  • Bastian Cole
  • Bastian Luca
  • Bastian Finn
  • Bastian Alexander
  • Bastian Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adler

Beckham Marlowe Steele Fallon Sloane

If you choose Bastian

Caspian Florian Leona Isadora Matthias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adler or Bastian more popular?

Adler is more popular, ranked #965 compared to Bastian at #1003 in the United States.

What do Adler and Bastian mean?

Adler means "eagle" (Old High German origin). Bastian means "venerable, revered" (Greek origin).

Are Adler and Bastian boy or girl names?

Adler is primarily a boy name. Bastian is primarily a boy name.

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