Adrian
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Adrian
The given name 'Adrian' means 'from Adria' or 'dark', and its linguistic root is Latin, derived from the name of the city Adria in northern Italy.
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Etymology
The given name 'Adrian' means 'from Adria' or 'dark', and its linguistic root is Latin, derived from the name of the city Adria in northern Italy. The name Adrian has been used in various cultures, including Christianity, where it was popularized by Saint Adrian of Nicomedia, a 4th-century martyr, and has also been used in Eastern European and Slavic cultures.
Adrian currently ranks #74 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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