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Adrian: Meaning & Origin

Adrian is a boy name of Latin origin meaning “Dark one”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 16% of baby names. With 3 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.

Pronunciation

AY-dree-an

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

84/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 16% of popular names.

Nicknames

AdeAdri

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

22%
60
2010
47
Current
#28
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Adrian James
  • Adrian Thomas
  • Adrian Alexander

Famous Namesakes

  • Adrian Peterson (NFL)

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Adrian