Adrien

A-DREE-YEHN

French variation of Adrian, Latin

"man of Adria"

Adrien Origin and Meaning

The name Adrien is a boy's name of French origin meaning "man of Adria".

This spelling variation of Adrian was popular in France and Belgium during the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s, peaking in 1991 when it reached the Top 20 in France. While it has since declined in use, it remains a familiar choice in French speaking countries.

While some parents in the US may worry the -en spelling will be read as feminine (and too similar to Adrienne), the name actually featured in the Top 1000 from 1999 until 2021, peaking in 2009 when it reached #696 . Though it has now dipped out of the charts, it was still given to around 171 boys in 2024, compared to no girls at all.

Ultimately derived from Hadrianus, a Roman family name associated with the ancient settlements of Adria and Atri in Italy, Adrian, and therefore Adrien, are also speculated to have come from an Illyrian word for "sea".

Notably borne by actor Adrien Brody and by the character Adrien Agreste from Miraculous Ladybug, this spelling feels international, elegant, and strong, but equally slightly gentler than the more popular Adrian or the bold Hadrian.

Adrien Rank in US Top 1000

# 967 in the US

Popularity of the name Adrien

• 967 US 2021
• 1842 Nameberry 2025
• 192 Unique 2024
• 849 Future 2028
• 94 France 2019

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Famous People Named Adrien

• Adrien Brody Academy,Award–winning American actor
• Adrien Sahores French male model
• Adrien Ripert son of celebrity chef Eric Ripert
• Adrien Silva Portuguese professional footballer

The name Adrien in Pop Culture

• Adrien Victus turian Primarch from Mass Effect 3