Edrian vs Maher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maher

Boy #3,921 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"skilled, expert, proficient"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Lebanese Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,921
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mahi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Edrian Rank #3,815
Maher Rank #3,921

Edrian is more popular, ranked #3815 vs #3921 for Maher.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edrian ___

  • Edrian James
  • Edrian Lee
  • Edrian Michael
  • Edrian John
  • Edrian Paul

Maher ___

  • Maher Ali
  • Maher Omar
  • Maher Fadi
  • Maher Nasser
  • Maher Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edrian

Adrian Elian Mira Lyra Kael

If you choose Maher

Ziad Khalil Rami Yasmin Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edrian or Maher more popular?

Edrian is more popular, ranked #3815 compared to Maher at #3921 in the United States.

What do Edrian and Maher mean?

Edrian means "dark one" (Latin origin). Maher means "skilled, expert, proficient" (Arabic origin).

Are Edrian and Maher boy or girl names?

Edrian is primarily a boy name. Maher is primarily a boy name.

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