Adrian Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Adrian Name at a Glance

Name	Adrian
Meaning	'The Tragedy of Coriolanus.' A Volscian. 'The Tempest' A lord.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Adrian Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Adrian means “'The Tragedy of Coriolanus.' A Volscian. 'The Tempest' A lord”. 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.

Adrian Name Origin

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

Is Adrian a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Adrian

When considering Adrian for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.