Adler

At a Glance: Name: Adler – Meaning: eagle (German surname transferred to given-name use) – Origin: German (surname) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: AD-ler

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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

Phonetic: AD-ler   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1985–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Adler mean?

Eagle (german surname transferred to given-name use). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Adler)

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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