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The baby name Adrien is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced {'English': 'AY-dree-en /ˈeɪdriən', 'French': 'ah-dree-EN /adʁjɛ̃/'}.

Adrien is Latin in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: {'English': 'AY-dree-en /ˈeɪdriən', 'French': 'ah-dree-EN /adʁjɛ̃/'}

What is the meaning of the name Adrien ?

The baby name Adrien is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced {'English': 'AY-dree-en /ˈeɪdriən', 'French': 'ah-dree-EN /adʁjɛ̃/'}.

Adrien is Latin in Origin.

Adrien is the French masculine form of Adrian, ultimately from Latin Hadrianus, meaning “man from Hadria” or “of the Adriatic.” The toponym likely referred to the ancient town of Hadria in northern Italy and may connect etymologically to a root meaning “dark” or “sea.” In French, Adrien keeps the gentle -ien ending and a three-syllable pronunciation (a-dree-EN).

Used in France since the Middle Ages via the cults of early martyrs named Adrian, the name gained prestige through Pope Adrian IV and the Roman emperor Hadrian (French Hadrien). Modern usage is strong in France, Belgium, and Québec, and the form Adrian dominates in English. Variants and cognates include Adrian (English, German, Romanian), Adrián (Spanish, Hungarian), Adriano (Italian, Portuguese), Hadrian/Hadrien (learned forms), and diminutives like Adri. Feminine counterparts are Adrienne and Adriana. Adrien blends classical gravitas with a modern, international sound.

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Famous people with the name Adrien

Adrien Brody Actor · Born 1973 · United States Adrien Brody is an American actor and visual artist best known for his acclaimed film work, especially The Pianist, The Grand Budapest Hotel, and The Brutalist. He has built a career across both independent movies and major studio films, earning major awards including two Academy Awards, a BAFTA, and a Golden Globe.

Adrien – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 1969 #1 — 297
HT Girls 0 #23 1 950
HT Boys 0 #31 4 903
BI Boys 0 #34 10 917
EE 0 #37 1 1,051
LU 0 #52 15 2,830
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
CM 0 #55 2 2,592
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
France Boys 2021 #102 561 2,865
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
Switzerland Boys 2024 #113 25 1,769
HU 0 #114 2 1,675
MU 0 #131 7 3,613
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
Belgium Boys 2024 #148 41 401
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
LU Boys 0 #157 62 4,970
MU Boys 0 #160 240 8,477
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
HU Girls 0 #175 49 3,308
MT Boys 0 #178 2 4,064
Sweden Boys 2021 #182 2 1,578
CZ 0 #183 4 3,154
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
Canada Boys 2024 #198 111 2,588
DK 0 #204 3 5,198
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
IR 0 #228 4 4,221
MO Boys 0 #232 3 5,842
NA Girls 0 #236 2 7,146
AO Boys 0 #243 7 5,568
PT 0 #247 4 4,161
TW Boys 0 #250 7 7,111
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
France Girls 1954 #252 3 1,033
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
CM Boys 0 #254 430 12,054
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
SG 0 #278 5 11,010
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
JM Boys 0 #291 3 6,876
CZ Boys 0 #293 12 6,530
Canada Girls 1999 #294 8 2,358
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
JP Boys 0 #298 6 7,909
CN Boys 0 #326 6 9,639
PL Boys 0 #326 10 6,459
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
PT Boys 0 #339 29 7,951
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
MY 0 #351 4 12,352
HK 0 #352 6 8,483
MU Girls 0 #357 6 8,539
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
GH Boys 0 #360 2 8,138
PH Boys 0 #370 14 11,440
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
BO 0 #406 3 6,868
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
PA Boys 0 #472 10 9,305
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
AR Boys 0 #480 4 7,628
GT Boys 0 #494 6 7,625
HK Boys 0 #503 25 12,905
CR Boys 0 #507 4 10,188
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
RU Boys 0 #522 5 12,621
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
CM Girls 0 #553 8 11,671
IR Boys 0 #558 8 10,162
PS Boys 0 #558 4 10,655
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
BD Boys 0 #604 2 10,045
BO Boys 0 #618 5 9,244
CL Boys 0 #620 46 13,390
IL Boys 0 #621 5 10,983
LB 0 #649 10 13,263
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
Finland Boys 2026 #663 20 3,552
SG Boys 0 #674 24 17,960
IT 0 #701 14 4,183
United States Boys 2024 #722 171 7,044
QA Boys 0 #735 9 18,093
BR Boys 0 #736 16 12,213
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
KW Boys 0 #802 5 18,755
TN 0 #805 25 13,765
PE Boys 0 #851 28 14,506
Spain Boys 0 #869 62 5,610
CO Boys 0 #881 40 15,656
Germany Boys 0 #889 64 5,697
United States Girls 2023 #909 6 8,600
CL Girls 0 #910 6 14,098
OM Boys 0 #916 3 17,948
NL Boys 0 #917 35 5,873
NG Boys 0 #940 12 16,906
NL Girls 0 #946 10 5,933
MX Boys 0 #948 35 16,355
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,069 24 22,615
MY Girls 0 #1,070 3 24,821
MA 0 #1,079 50 20,986
MY Boys 0 #1,080 32 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,129 13 25,928
ZA Boys 0 #1,142 37 25,619
DZ 0 #1,147 30 20,130
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
TR 0 #1,199 13 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,265 3 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,358 114 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Adrien is popular in 75 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
Belgium
Wallonia, Belgium
Brussels, Belgium

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People also ask about Adrien

Adrien is predominantly a boy's name.
Adrien is a 3 syllable name, pronounced {'English': 'AY-dree-en /ˈeɪdriən', 'French': 'ah-dree-EN /adʁjɛ̃/'}.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Adrian, Adrienne, Adrián, Adriano, Adriane and Adrianus.
Yes, very popular — Adrien ranked #1 in Ireland in 1969, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Adrien ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 1969).
Adrien's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #51 in 2011 to #102 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 1 notable people named Adrien are in our database, including Adrien Brody (Actor).