Adler vs Liesel

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

Liesel

Girl #5,769 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is an oath"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,769
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liesel, Lise, Lis

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adler Rank #965
Liesel Rank #5,769

Adler is more popular, ranked #965 vs #5769 for Liesel.

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

Liesel ___

  • Liesel Marie
  • Liesel Johanna
  • Liesel Sophie
  • Liesel Anna
  • Liesel Rosa
  • Liesel Clara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adler

Beckham Marlowe Steele Fallon Sloane

If you choose Liesel

Gretel Ansel Heidi Wolfgang Klaus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adler or Liesel more popular?

Adler is more popular, ranked #965 compared to Liesel at #5769 in the United States.

What do Adler and Liesel mean?

Adler means "eagle" (Old High German origin). Liesel means "my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adler and Liesel boy or girl names?

Adler is primarily a boy name. Liesel is primarily a girl name.

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