Meaning
from the river
Origin
Adrian is a name of Latin origin, rooted in roman tradition.
It appears in our records across 17 countries (AL, AR, BO, CL, CO, CR, DE, EC, ES, GB, GT, IT, MX, PE, PL, US, UY).
Style
- international
- classic
- traditional
- elegant
- strong
- masculine
Famous people named Adrian
- Ađrijan Berisha
- Adrian IV (pope)
- Hadrian I (emperor)
- Adrianople (city)
- Emperor Hadrian
- Pope Adrian I
Variations
Adriano, Adrien, Adrià, Adrianus, Hadrianus, Dre, Hadrian, Adriaan, Hadrien (French), Adriaan (Dutch), Hadián, Hadrian (English)
Nicknames
Adri, Adi, Adek, Ad, Ade, Dre
Popularity
Adrian appears in 17 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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