Adriaan – Meaning and Origin
Adriaan is a Dutch masculine given name, derived from the Latin name Adrianus. It is a variant of the English name Adrian, which is derived from Hadrianus, a Roman family name meaning “from Hadria”. The name Hadria was the ancient name for the Adriatic Sea, which was named after the city of Adria in northern Italy.
The name Adriaan has been popular in the Netherlands since the Middle Ages. It was borne by several saints and martyrs, including Saint Adriaan of Utrecht (died 856), who was martyred during a Viking raid on Utrecht. In modern times, it is still a popular name in the Netherlands.
Adriaan – Variations
Variations of Adriaan include: Adrien, Adriano, Aiden, Aidan, Adin, Adyn, and Aaden.
Adriaan – Popularity
Adriaan is currently not among the top 100 most popular names in the United States. However, it is very popular in the Netherlands where it ranks as one of the top 10 most popular names for boys. It is also popular in other countries such as Belgium and Germany.
