Adrian

Meaning: from Hadria · Origin: Latin · Gender: usually a boy's name

Origin & history

From the Roman name Hadrianus, 'from Hadria', a town that also gave its name to the Adriatic Sea. Emperor Hadrian built Hadrian's Wall.

Famous people named Adrian

Emperor Hadrian

Nicknames

Ade, Adi

Variants & related names

Adrien, Adriano, Hadrian

Adrian name art

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FAQ

What does the name Adrian mean?

Adrian means “from Hadria”. It comes from Latin.

Is Adrian a popular name?

Yes — Adrian has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Adrian?

Ade, Adi.

What are other forms of Adrian?

Adrien, Adriano, Hadrian.

Similar names

Christian · Roman · Dominic · Austin · Silas · Bennett

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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.