Adrian

What does the baby name Adrian mean? Learn about what Adrian means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Adrian - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Adrian: A-D-R-I-A-N, is a 6-letter male given name.
Pronunciation of Adrian: AY-dree-ən; AY dree an
Meaning of Adrian: Dark, person from hadria (northern italy), from hadria, wealthy, rich.
Origin of Adrian: The name 'Adrian' has its origins in the Latin language. It is derived from the Latin word 'Adrianus', which is a variant of the name 'Hadrianus'. 'Hadrianus' was derived from the Roman family name 'Hadrianus', which was itself derived from the Latin word 'hadrianus', meaning 'of Adria'. Adria was a city in northern Italy, near the Adriatic Sea.; American Names; English Names; German Names; Greek Names; Jamaican Names; Latin Names; Saints Names; Spanish Names
Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Adrian: Ade; Adiran; Adrea; Adria; Adriana; Adriane; Adriano; Adrie; Adryan; Arje; Hadria; Hadrian; Hadrien; Hadrienne
Popularity of Adrian: The name 'Adrian' has been consistently popular over the years. It has been a widely used name in various cultures and countries. In recent times, it has been particularly popular in English-speaking countries, such as the United States and the United Kingdom.; Adrian currently has 811 likes, and is in the top 1% of liked boy's names. The name Bob is slightly more popular than Adrian.

Etymology of Adrian

The name 'Adrian' is derived from the Latin word 'Adrianus', which means 'of Adria'. The Latin word 'hadrianus', from which 'Adrianus' is derived, refers to the city of Adria in northern Italy. The name 'Adrian' can be interpreted as 'from Adria' or 'belonging to Adria'.

Cultural Significance of Adrian

The name 'Adrian' does not hold significant cultural or religious associations. It is a name that has been widely used in various cultures and does not carry any specific connotations or symbolism.