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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Eagle (German surname transferred to given-name use)
- Origin
- German (surname)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- AD-ler
Adler (pronounced AD-ler) started as a German surname meaning "eagle" before parents began using it as a given name. It's gender-neutral with a clean, modern feel, and its surname-turned-first-name background gives it a clean, uncluttered sound.
Meaning & Origin of Adler
Meaning: Eagle (German surname transferred to given-name use).
Origin: German (surname).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Adler
AD-lerIPA /ˈædlər/
Popularity of Adler
Adler peaked at #907 on the Social Security list in 2021, when 253 babies were given the name; by 2024 it had slipped to #961 with 233 babies, a small dip but still well within its range over the 1985-2024 Social Security data.
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FAQ
What does the name Adler mean?
Eagle (German surname transferred to given-name use). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Adler?
Adler is pronounced AD-ler (IPA: /ˈædlər/).
Is Adler a popular name right now?
Adler is near its all-time peak (#907 in 2021), ranked #961 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1985–2024.)
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