Adrian vs Jeremy
Adrian and Jeremycompared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
New Zealand · Boys
In 1986, Adrian was ranked #86 and Jeremy #33 among boys in New Zealand.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
In 2003, Adrian was ranked #92 and Jeremy #78 among boys in New South Wales, Australia.
Northern Ireland · Boys
In 2011, Adrian was ranked #231 and Jeremy #375 among boys in Northern Ireland.
England and Wales · Boys
In 2025, Adrian was ranked #279 and Jeremy #556 among boys in England and Wales.
Republic of Ireland · Boys
In 2025, Adrian was ranked #348 and Jeremy #432 among boys in Republic of Ireland.
Scotland · Boys
In 2024, Adrian was ranked #478 and Jeremy #727 among boys in Scotland.
Adrian and Jeremy over time
Adrian and Jeremy appear together in 4 published lists, across 138 years of shared records. Adrian held the stronger position in more years in 3 of them, Jeremy in 1.
The order between them changed and held in 2 of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Each reached its own highest recorded position first in 2 of the lists they share.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 1988, Jeremy moved ahead of Adrian in New South Wales, Australia · Boys — #49 and #51 the year before became #59 and #54.
- Closest over the longest run
Across 33 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Adrian and Jeremy averaged 15.1 places apart, ending at #92 and #78.
- Longest-running competitions
Adrian and Jeremy were both ranked in England and Wales · Boys for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #279 and #556.
- Peaked in the same years
Both reached their highest recorded position in Republic of Ireland · Boys within 2 years — Adrian #41 in 1975, Jeremy #121 in 1974.
List by list
Republic of Ireland · Boys56 shared years, 1965–2025
Adrian held the stronger position in 56 of those years, Jeremy in 0.
Highest recorded here: Adrian #41 in 1975, Jeremy #121 in 1974.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Adrian #348, Jeremy #432.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys33 shared years, 1970–2003
Adrian held the stronger position in 18 of those years, Jeremy in 15.
Highest recorded here: Adrian #36 in 1977, Jeremy #48 in 1983.
The order changed in 1988: Jeremy moved ahead. In 1987 they stood at #49 and #51; by 1988 that had become #59 and #54.
Most recent shared year, 2003: Adrian #92, Jeremy #78.
England and Wales · Boys30 shared years, 1996–2025
Adrian held the stronger position in 30 of those years, Jeremy in 0.
Highest recorded here: Adrian #190 in 2009, Jeremy #265 in 1996.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Adrian #279, Jeremy #556.
New Zealand · Boys19 shared years, 1968–1986
Adrian held the stronger position in 3 of those years, Jeremy in 16.
Highest recorded here: Adrian #54 in 1969, Jeremy #24 in 1977.
The order changed in 1971: Jeremy moved ahead. In 1970 they stood at #75 and #88; by 1971 that had become #71 and #43.
Most recent shared year, 1986: Adrian #86, Jeremy #33.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Adrian
Pairs where Adrian shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Conor vs Adrian
In 1964 they stood at #56 and #65 in Republic of Ireland · Boys, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #16 and #348.
Conor · Adrian · 62 shared years, 1964–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Adrian vs Erik
Over 65 shared years in Norway · Boys, Adrian rose about as far as Erik fell — from #449 and #30 in 1958 to #70 and #64 in 2025.
Adrian · Erik · 65 shared years, 1958–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Adrian vs Nils
Over 65 shared years in Norway · Boys, Adrian rose about as far as Nils fell — from #449 and #27 in 1958 to #70 and #61 in 2025.
Adrian · Nils · 65 shared years, 1958–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Peter vs Adrian
Over 65 shared years in Norway · Boys, Adrian rose about as far as Peter fell — from #104 and #449 in 1958 to #174 and #70 in 2025.
Peter · Adrian · 65 shared years, 1958–2025 · Mirrored each other
Other comparisons involving Jeremy
Pairs where Jeremy shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Sean vs Jeremy
Sean and Jeremy changed places 14 times in New South Wales, Australia · Boys between 1970 and 2006, ending at #71 and #85.
Sean · Jeremy · 35 shared years, 1970–2006 · Repeatedly exchanged positions
- Matthew vs Jeremy
Both reached their highest recorded position in New South Wales, Australia · Boys within 2 years — Matthew #1 in 1982, Jeremy #48 in 1983.
Matthew · Jeremy · 37 shared years, 1970–2008 · Peaked in the same years
- Jonathan vs Jeremy
Across 37 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Jonathan and Jeremy averaged 7.6 places apart, ending at #74 and #95.
Jonathan · Jeremy · 37 shared years, 1970–2008 · Closest over the longest run
- George vs Jeremy
Across 37 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, George and Jeremy averaged 12.9 places apart, ending at #64 and #95.
George · Jeremy · 37 shared years, 1970–2008 · Closest over the longest run
Side by side
| Field | Adrian | Jeremy |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Editorially researched profile | Official statistical record (evidence-only) |
| Gender usage | male | male |
| Meaning | From the Latin name Hadrianus. Borne by several saints and six popes, including the only English pope, Adrian IV. | Not yet recorded |
| Origin | Latin | Not yet recorded |
| Pronunciation | /ˈeɪ.dɹi.ən/ | |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NO, NZ | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NZ |
| Most recent popularity observation | Norway · Boys #70 (2025) | Republic of Ireland · Boys #432 (2025) |
| Pronunciation clarity (demonstration score) | 90/100 | Not yet recorded |
| Spelling simplicity (demonstration score) | 88/100 | 88/100 |
| International familiarity (demonstration score) | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Adrian has a recorded origin (Latin); Jeremy does not have one recorded yet.
- Adrian has 2 syllables, compared with 3 for Jeremy.
- A meaning is recorded for Adrian; Jeremy doesn't have one written yet.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NZ.
How each name got here
Adrian
Popularity journey
First recorded1952
First recorded at #87 among boys in New South Wales, Australia in 1952 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
Highest recorded1958–2025
Highest recorded position: #3 among boys in Norway, in 2005 (recorded 1958–2025).
Norway · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #279 among boys in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Boys
Jeremy
Popularity journey
First recorded1965
First recorded at #170 among boys in Republic of Ireland in 1965 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Republic of Ireland · Boys
Highest recorded1968–1999
Highest recorded position: #24 among boys in New Zealand, in 1977 (recorded 1968–1999).
New Zealand · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #556 among boys in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Boys