Adnan vs Hussein

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adnan

Boy #1,519 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settler, one who stays in a place"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Turkish Bosnian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,519
Total SSA Count
117
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Adi, Ad

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Hussein

Boy #1,654 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"good, beautiful, handsome"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Iranian Turkish South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,654
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Huss, Hussey

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Popularity Comparison

Adnan Rank #1,519
Hussein Rank #1,654

Adnan is more popular, ranked #1519 vs #1654 for Hussein.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adnan ___

  • Adnan Mohammed
  • Adnan Hassan
  • Adnan Kareem
  • Adnan Yusuf
  • Adnan Ali

Hussein ___

  • Hussein Ali
  • Hussein Omar
  • Hussein Khalid
  • Hussein Reza
  • Hussein Tariq
  • Hussein Nasser

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adnan

Yasmin Ibrahim Fatima Bilal Nour

If you choose Hussein

Hassan Ali Fatima Zainab Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adnan or Hussein more popular?

Adnan is more popular, ranked #1519 compared to Hussein at #1654 in the United States.

What do Adnan and Hussein mean?

Adnan means "settler, one who stays in a place" (Arabic origin). Hussein means "good, beautiful, handsome" (Arabic origin).

Are Adnan and Hussein boy or girl names?

Adnan is primarily a boy name. Hussein is primarily a boy name.

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