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Edrian

♂ Boy

Pronounced EH-dree-ən /ˈɛ.dri.ən/High

Meaning: E-fronted styling of Adrian — Latin Hadrianus, 'from Hadria' (the Adriatic's namesake town); Filipino-favoredMedium

In 30 seconds: Adrian with an E-visa: Edrian re-vowels the Adriatic emperor's name — a styling Filipino families especially favor. Sea-named, fresh-fronted.
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Origin MediumLatin, American
MeaningE-fronted styling of Adrian — Latin Hadrianus, 'from Hadria' (the Adriatic's namesake town); Filipino-favored
U.S. rank (2025)#4165 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births25 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 381

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419852025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Edrian is an E-fronted styling of Adrian — Latin Hadrianus, 'from Hadria', the emperor and Adriatic namesake. Popular in Filipino naming creativity.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, Adriatic at the root, and re-voweled.

Did you know? Hadrian walled Britain and named a sea — Filipino naming's love of E-fronts (Edrian, Edzel) gives the emperor an island remix.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name — Adrian — root etymology

Variations

AdrianEdreanAdriano

Nicknames

EdDri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Edrian mean?

Edrian styles Adrian, Latin 'from Hadria' — the Adriatic's namesake.

How do you pronounce Edrian?

It's said EH-dree-ən /ˈɛ.dri.ən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Edrian a boy or girl name?

Edrian is a boy's name.

How popular is Edrian?

Edrian is a rare name in the U.S.

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