Adrien

What does the baby name Adrien mean? Learn about what Adrien means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Adrien - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Adrien: A-D-R-I-E-N, is a 6-letter male given name.
Pronunciation of Adrien: ay dree YEN; ah dree YEN; AY dree un
Meaning of Adrien: Dark, rich or wealthy.
Origin of Adrien: The name 'Adrien' has its origins in the Latin language. It is a variant of the name 'Adrian', which is derived from the Latin word 'Hadrianus'. This word is believed to be derived from the Roman clan name 'Hadrian', meaning 'from Hadria'. Hadria was an ancient city in Italy, which is now known as Atri.; French Names; Greek Names; Latin Names
Popularity of Adrien: The name 'Adrien' has been moderately popular in various countries around the world. In France, it has been a consistently popular choice for boys' names. In recent years, it has ranked within the top 100 names for boys in France. However, its popularity may vary in different regions and time periods.; Adrien currently has 9 likes, and is in the top 8% of liked boy's names. The name Hadley is slightly more popular than Adrien.

Etymology of Adrien

The name 'Adrien' is derived from the Latin name 'Hadrianus', which is associated with the ancient Roman Emperor Hadrian. The meaning of 'Hadrianus' is not entirely clear, but it is believed to have originated from the Latin word 'hadros', meaning 'dark' or 'black'. It is possible that the name originally referred to someone with dark or black hair.

Cultural Significance of Adrien

The name 'Adrien' does not hold significant cultural or historical significance in particular cultures. However, it is widely used in French-speaking countries and has become a part of their naming traditions and customs.