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Adrian

Male

Meaning

Person From Hadria (Northern Italy)

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

/ˈeɪdriən/

Traits associated with the name Adrian:

Dogs named Adrian tend to be loving, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Adrian?

Naming your dog Adrian suggests that you have a strong appreciation for classic names and may have a traditional or conservative style. It also suggests that you are a loyal and devoted pet owner who is willing to put in the time and effort to make sure your pet is well taken care of.

Is Adrian a good dog name?

Adrian has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Adrian isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

2,412

1,388

New York City Dog Name Database

1,970

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Adrian is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Adrian was, in the past month, the 1399th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Adrian is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Adrian was viewed 36 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Adrian's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Adrian is most adored in Indiana, Illinois and Colorado.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Texas, Florida and South Carolina.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Adrian.

Adrian is found in these categories:

spanish

Derived from Latin, commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries.

greek

Derived from Hadrianus, meaning "from the sea" in ancient Greek.

Dog names like Adrian:

Aarón

High mountain; exalted, enlightened

Adan

Of The Earth

Aimon

House, home; fatherland

Ake

Ancestor

Andrés

Manly, masculine

Asun

Abbreviation of "asunción", which refers to the event of the Assumption of Mary into heaven (The taking up of the Virgin Mary into heaven in body and soul after her death).

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