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Adrian name meaning
Last Name
6k
in the U.S.
in 2010
6k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Adrian mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Adrian
User Submitted Origins
Latin
54%
English
32%
African
5%
Persian/Iranian
4%
German
3%
Hebrew
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Washington, U.S. says the name Adrian means "The name originated in the ancient Balkans during the time of the spice and silk trades through the black sea and means 'of black water' or 'dark water' or simply dark or water/sea. Later it became synonymous with trade and wealth and was adopted by multiple popes and saints during early Catholicism which is widely responsible for it's spread. In non catholic areas northern areas the name instead kept it's meaning of either dark sea, or dark or sea while in the east it instead meant loosely made of mountain or hard rock".
- According to a user from Canada, the name Adrian means "Sea/Water, or From Adria (northern Italy)".
- A user from Kenya says the name Adrian is of Latin origin and means "Given by God, since we have popes and martrys who adopted this name".
- A user from Wisconsin, U.S. says the name Adrian is of Latin origin and means "Sea or water".
- According to a user from Germany, the name Adrian is of Croatian origin and means "The one who lives near the Adriatic Sea".
- A submission from the United States says the name Adrian means "Dark one".
- A user from Kenya says the name Adrian means "Water".
- A user from North Carolina, U.S. says the name Adrian is of Latin origin and means "Dark".
- 2 submissions from Pennsylvania, U.S. agree the name Adrian means "Big" and is of French origin.
- According to a user from Virginia, U.S., the name Adrian is of Persian / Iranian origin and means "strong".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
adjective A"dri*an
Pertaining to the Adriatic Sea; as, Adrian billows.
Etymology: L. Hadrianus
Other Dictionary Sources
- English physiologist who conducted research into the function of neurons; 1st baron of Cambridge (1889-1997)
- Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
Wiktionary
From Latin Hadrianus (“from the Roman harbor Hadria”) a place name ultimately from Etruscan 𐌀𐌉𐌓𐌕𐌀𐌇 (airtah). See Adria.
- A male given name from Latin.
- (rare) A female given name from Latin (compare Adriana, Adrianna, Adrienne).
- A surname.
- A village in Livada, Satu Mare County, Romania.
- A village in Gurghiu, Mureș County, Romania.
- A city in Emanuel County/and/Johnson County, Georgia, United States.
- An unincorporated community in Rock Creek Township, Hancock County, Illinois, United States.
- A city, the county seat of Lenawee County, Michigan, United States.
- A city in Nobles County, Minnesota, United States.
- A city in Bates County, Missouri, United States.
- A hamlet in Steuben County, New York, United States.
- An unincorporated community in Big Spring Township, Seneca County, Ohio, United States.
- A city in Malheur County, Oregon, United States.
- An unincorporated community in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States.
- A city in Oldham County, Texas, United States.
- A neighborhood of Saint John, United States Virgin Islands, United States.
- An unincorporated community in Grant County, Washington, United States.
- An unincorporated community in Upshur County, West Virginia, United States.
- A town in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States.
Adrian was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano, Danish, Faroese, German, Manx, Norwegian, Polish, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Adrian
Notable Persons Named Adrian
Adrian Peterson
Adrian Peterson is a football player. Adrian was born on March 21st, 1985 in Palestine, Texas.
Adrian Grenier
Adrian Grenier is an actor, producer, director, and musician. His ongoing career started in 1997. Adrian was born on July 10th, 1976 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Tricky
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Adrian Dunbar
Adrian Dunbar is an actor, screenwriter, and director. He has been prominent since 1984. Adrian was born on August 1st, 1958 in Northern Ireland.
Adrian Belew
Adrian Belew is a progressive rock, industrial rock, experimental rock, and new wave music musician. He plays Guitar, Guitar synthesizer, Drum kit, Keyboard instrument, Fender Stratocaster, Fender Mustang, Parker Guitars, and Vocals. He was most active from 1977 to present. Adrian was given the name Robert Steven Belew on December 15th, 1949 in Covington, Kentucky, United States.
Ade Edmondson
Ade Edmondson is a black comedy, physical comedy, and musical theatre comedian. Ade was given the name Adrian Charles Edmondson on January 24th, 1957 in Bradford.
- Adrian PasdarActor
- Adrian MutuSoccer Player
- Adrian SmithMusician
- Sir Adrian Carton de WiartMilitary Person
- Adrian LamoAlert State
- Adrian MariappaSoccer Player
- Adrian PaulActor
- Adrian Newey
- Adrian D. SmithArchitect
- Adrián BeltréBaseball Player
- Adrián RamosSoccer Player
- Adrian IVPope
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- AdriánSoccer Player
Notable Persons With the Last Name Adrian
Notable Persons With the Last Name Adrian
Nathan Adrian
Nathan was born on December 7th, 1988 in Bremerton, Washington.
Adrián
Adrián is a soccer player for the West Ham United F.C., Real Betis, Real Betis B, CD Alcalá, CD Utrera, and Andalusia autonomous football team. Adrián was born on January 3rd, 1987 in Seville, Spain. Adrián is also known as Adrián San Miguel del Castillo.
Iris Adrian
Iris Adrian was an actress and dancer. She was most prominent from 1928 to 1980. Iris was given the name Iris Adrian Hostetter on May 29th, 1912 in Los Angeles, California, U.S. She breathed her last breath on September 17th, 1994.
Max Adrian
Max was given the name Guy Thornton Bor on November 1st, 1903 in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Ireland. Max is also known as Max Cavendish. He passed away on January 19th, 1973.
The Lord Adrian
The Lord Adrian was a President of the Royal Society and List of presidents of the Royal Society. The was born on November 30th, 1889 in Hampstead. He died on August 4th, 1977.
Tamara Adrián
Tamara Adrián is an Alternate Deputy of the, National Assembly of Venezuela, and National Assembly (Venezuela). Tamara was born on February 20th, 1954 in Caracas.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Adrian | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 76.04% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 3.43% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 1.54% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.63% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.83% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 16.52% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Adrian
People with the last name Adrian are most frequently White or Hispanic or Latino
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Fun Facts about the name Adrian
| #146 | Most Popular Boy Names |
| #24 | Unisex Names |
| #24 | Boy Names Unique to the West |
| #30 | Boy Names Unique to the West Coast |