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Adrián

Boy · Spanish · Medium name

Meaning
From Hadria, dark one

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
ah-DREE-an
Origin
Spanish

Spanish form of Adrian, from Latin 'Hadrianus'.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Spanish, Latin

Commonly used in: Latin America, Spain, United States

Also recorded as Boy.

Alternate spellings

  • AdrianEnglish / Latin

    English form without the accent.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Hadrian

    76–138

    Roman emperor who built Hadrian's Wall and promoted Greek culture.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Spanish Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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