King and Prince Names Starting With A

A legendary King of Argos, whose name has been variously translated as "inescapable" or "not inclined to run away". Variant forms include Adrastus and Adrestus.

Variant of Adrastos

Variant of Adrastos

Adrian is one of those names that’s easy to picture on all kinds of people. From an active and energetic five-year-old to your great grandpa, from the coolest, breeziest guy you know, to the quiet, serious one, it’s no wonder Adrian has always made the US Top 500 since the early 20th century.

Adriano is a dashing Italian name which gets around the possible gender confusion of Adrian.

This biblical name is getting wider notice. While Adrian has had its time in the limelight since the late 70s, parents are beginning to look for fresher alternatives. In the Bible, Adriel was the husband of Merab, a daughter of King Saul. Adriel, like other names ending in -el like Gabriel, Raphael, and Uriel, is also the name of an angel. The angel Adriel is known as the Angel of Death. Adriel entered the charts in 2002, and has risen now into the Top 200.

This spelling variation of the much more popular Adrian entered reentered the Social Security list after an over 100 year absence in 1999. The -en ending makes it sound like the feminine Adrienne. We suggest sticking with the all A Adrian for your little boy.

This form of Adrian ranks in the top 100 in Slovakia, Hungary, and Catalonia (Spain).

A modern spin on a handsome classic.