Hadrian Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Hadrian Name at a Glance

Name	Hadrian
Meaning	From 'Hadrianus' meaning of Adria or 'of the Adriatic. Also 'dark,' a variant of Adrian. Famous bearer: Roman emperor Hadrian ordered the famous Hadrian's wall be built across northern England.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Hadrian Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Hadrian means “From 'Hadrianus' meaning of Adria or 'of the Adriatic. Also 'dark,' a variant of Adrian. Famous bearer: Roman emperor Hadrian ordered the famous Hadrian's wall be built across northern England”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Hadrian Name Origin

Our database records Hadrian under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Hadrian a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Hadrian is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Hadrian

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