Adrian vs Anthony

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Ade

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Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tony, Ant, Tone

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Adrian Rank #72
Anthony Rank #44

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #72 for Adrian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adrian ___

  • Adrian James
  • Adrian Michael
  • Adrian Thomas
  • Adrian Alexander
  • Adrian Mark
  • Adrian Paul

Anthony ___

  • Anthony James
  • Anthony Michael
  • Anthony Robert
  • Anthony William
  • Anthony Joseph
  • Anthony Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adrian

Julian Sebastian Natalie Victoria Marcus

If you choose Anthony

Michael Joseph Nicholas Maria Catherine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adrian or Anthony more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Adrian at #72 in the United States.

What do Adrian and Anthony mean?

Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin). Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin).

Are Adrian and Anthony boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. Anthony is primarily a boy name.

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