Hadrian \ha(d)-rian\ as a boy's name is pronounced HAY-dree-en. Variant of Adrian (Latin) "from Hadria". Hadria was a north Italian city. The Roman emperor Hadrianus (second century AD) was a gifted writer and architect; he caused Hadrian's Wall to be built in Britain.

Hadrian has 4 variant forms: Adrian, Adriano, Adrien and Hadrien.

Baby names that sound like Hadrian are Haydrian and Hadriano.