Adrian vs Theodore

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adrian Rank #72
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adrian

Julian Sebastian Natalie Victoria Marcus

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adrian or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Adrian at #72 in the United States.

What do Adrian and Theodore mean?

Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Adrian and Theodore boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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