Adrian

Meaning of Adrian

This name comes from an ancient Roman family name. It essentially means 'from Hadria,' which was a city in Italy.

Adrian has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Adrian

Adrian has held fairly steady, sitting around #74 in 2025 after peaking at #56 in 2008.

Notable people named Adrian

• Adrian Peterson
  NFL running back legend
• Adrian Grenier
  Actor, 'Entourage' star
• Adrian Brody
  Oscar-winning actor
• Adrian Beltre
  MLB Hall of Fame third baseman
• Adrian Monk
  Fictional detective, TV series

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Questions about the name Adrian

What does the name Adrian mean?

Adrian means this name comes from an ancient roman family name. it essentially means 'from hadria,' which was a city in italy, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Adrian a boy's or a girl's name?

Adrian is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Adrian?

In 2025, Adrian ranked #74 for boys, down from #72 the year before.

When was Adrian most popular?

Adrian peaked at #56 in 2008.