Adrian
ay-dree-un
Popularity
#2845
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Latin
Total Births
283,427
Peak Year
#8,099 in 2008
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Means 'from Hadria', a town in northern Italy.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Adrian Brody
American actor and producer
Adrian Grenier
American actor, producer, director, musician
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