Of Adria; high or noble
Arrian is a rare name with dual roots. As a variant of Adrian, it refers to the Adriatic Sea region. In a Persian context, it relates to the term 'Aryan', meaning noble or high-born, and is famously associated with the ancient historian Arrian of Nicomedia.
Less common today
Arrian isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,954 in 2007.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Greek historian and philosopher who wrote the Anabasis of Alexander
A character in the fantasy novel series 'The Chronicles of Elantra' · The Chronicles of Elantra
