Adonis Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: In mythology, Adonis’ life cycle is associated with the changing seasons, symbolizing death and rebirth.

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A Deep Dive

Adonis Overview

Meaning

Lord, master

Gender

Boy

Origin

Greek

Etymology

Derived from the Phoenician word “adon,” meaning “lord,” and has Greek roots

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/əˈdɑnɪs/

Popularity

Adonis is cherished in various countries, including Greece and the USA. In 2023, Adonis ranked #235 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Mythological, Aesthetic, Cool

Associated Traits

Attractive, graceful, captivating

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Associated with Greek mythology, Adonis symbolizes beauty and desire, linked to the goddess Aphrodite.
A Deep Dive

Adonis Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Adonai, Adon, Adoniah, Adonias, Adoniyah

Common Nicknames

Don, Donny, Addy, Adi, Nino

Diminutives

Dono, Dony, Niso, Adie, Dino

Famous People

  • Adonis Stevenson
    (Haitian Boxer)
  • Adonis Thomas
    (American Basketball Player)
  • Adonis Jordan
    (American Basketball Player)
  • Adonis Bosso
    (Ivorian-Canadian Model)
  • Adonis Georgiadi
    (Greek Politician)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Adonis Creed
    ("Creed," Film Series)
  • Adonis Johnson
    ("Creed," Film)
  • "Adonis"
    (Song)
  • "Adonis"
    (Poem)
  • Adonis
    ("Greek Mythology")

Places

  • Adonis River
    (Mount Lebanon, Lebanon)
  • Adonis Valley
    (Mount Lebanon, Lebanon)

What Is the Meaning of Adonis?

Adonis means “lord” or “handsome youth.” Those named Adonis are often seen as attractive, confident and charismatic.

What Is the Origin of The Name Adonis?

The name Adonis has Greek roots, derived from the Phoenician word “adon,” meaning “lord.” In Greek mythology, Adonis was a mortal loved by the goddess Aphrodite, symbolizing beauty and desire.

Adonis Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Adonis in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2222021#2242022#1742023
Top 3 Rankings#1742023#2222021#2232020

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Adonis

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023174
(+50 from 2022)
2093
(+484 from 2022)
0.11430
2022224
(-2 from 2021)
1609
(-114 from 2021)
0.08591
2021222
(+1 from 2020)
1723
(+47 from 2020)
0.09196
2020223
(+19 from 2019)
1676
(+132 from 2019)
0.09061
2019242
(+124 from 2018)
1544
(+642 from 2018)
0.08034
2018366
(+27 from 2017)
902
(+89 from 2017)
0.04641
2017393
(+2 from 2016)
813
(+9 from 2016)
0.04108
2016395
(+303 from 2015)
804
(+444 from 2015)
0.03969
2015698
(+24 from 2014)
360
(+26 from 2014)
0.01761
2014722
(-25 from 2013)
334
(-8 from 2013)
0.01630
2013697
(-57 from 2012)
342
(-32 from 2012)
0.01692
2012640
(+53 from 2011)
374
(+39 from 2011)
0.01843
2011693
(+111 from 2010)
335
(+66 from 2010)
0.01649
2010804
(-25 from 2009)
269
(-23 from 2009)
0.01309
2009779
(+72 from 2008)
292
(+41 from 2008)
0.01377
2008851
(-92 from 2007)
251
(-38 from 2007)
0.01151
2007759
(+53 from 2006)
289
(+38 from 2006)
0.01305
2006812
(+8 from 2005)
251
(+21 from 2005)
0.01145
2005820
(-37 from 2004)
230
(-2 from 2004)
0.01081
2004783
(+45 from 2003)
232
(+21 from 2003)
0.01098
2003828
(+40 from 2002)
211
(+22 from 2002)
0.01004
2002868
(+12 from 2001)
189
(+10 from 2001)
0.00915
2001880
(-124 from 2000)
179
(-43 from 2000)
0.00865
2000756
(+34 from 1999)
222
(+28 from 1999)
0.01063
1999790
No change from 1998
194
(+1 from 1998)
0.00951
1998790
(-2 from 1997)
193
(+5 from 1997)
0.00952
1997788
(+44 from 1996)
188
(+16 from 1996)
0.00941
1996832
(-254 from 1995)
172
(-143 from 1995)
0.00858
1995578
(+220 from 1994)
315
(+138 from 1994)
0.01566
1994798
(+50 from 1993)
177
(+21 from 1993)
0.00868
1993848
(+314 from 1992)
156
(+66 from 1992)
0.00755
19921162
(-116 from 1991)
90
(-16 from 1991)
0.00429
19911046
(+154 from 1990)
106
(+24 from 1990)
0.00500
19901200
(+390 from 1989)
82
(+32 from 1989)
0.00381
19891590
(-295 from 1988)
50
(-13 from 1988)
0.00239
19881295
(+144 from 1987)
63
(+13 from 1987)
0.00315
19871439
(-184 from 1986)
50
(-9 from 1986)
0.00256
19861255
(+289 from 1985)
59
(+17 from 1985)
0.00307
19851544
(-161 from 1984)
42
(-5 from 1984)
0.00218
19841383
(-90 from 1983)
47
(-4 from 1983)
0.00250
19831293
(-143 from 1982)
51
(-12 from 1982)
0.00274
19821150
(+283 from 1981)
63
(+19 from 1981)
0.00334
19811433
(-206 from 1980)
44
(-12 from 1980)
0.00236
19801227
(-199 from 1979)
56
(-18 from 1979)
0.00302
19791028
(+509 from 1978)
74
(+37 from 1978)
0.00413
19781537
(-88 from 1977)
37
(-3 from 1977)
0.00217
19771449
(-338 from 1976)
40
(-18 from 1976)
0.00234
19761111
(+127 from 1975)
58
(+11 from 1975)
0.00355
19751238
(-9 from 1974)
47
(+1 from 1974)
0.00290
19741229
(+507 from 1973)
46
(+20 from 1973)
0.00282
19731736
(-88 from 1972)
26
(-2 from 1972)
0.00161
19721648
(+174 from 1971)
28
(+4 from 1971)
0.00167
19711822
(+24 from 1970)
24
(+1 from 1970)
0.00132
19701846
(+1016 from 1969)
23
(+13 from 1969)
0.00121
19692862
(-834 from 1968)
10
(-6 from 1968)
0.00055
19682028
(+112 from 1967)
16
(+2 from 1967)
0.00090
19672140
(+188 from 1966)
14
(+2 from 1966)
0.00079
19662328
(-247 from 1965)
12
(-3 from 1965)
0.00066
19652081
(-351 from 1964)
15
(-6 from 1964)
0.00079
19641730
(+1126 from 1963)
21
(+12 from 1963)
0.00104
19632856
(+186 from 1962)
9
(+1 from 1962)
0.00044
19623042
(+311 from 1961)
8
(+1 from 1961)
0.00038
19613353
(-16 from 1960)
7
No change from 1960
0.00032
19603337
(-809 from 1959)
7
(-4 from 1959)
0.00032
19592528
(+506 from 1958)
11
(+3 from 1958)
0.00051
19583034
(-212 from 1957)
8
(-1 from 1957)
0.00037
19572822
(-462 from 1956)
9
(-3 from 1956)
0.00041
19562360
(+76 from 1955)
12
(+1 from 1955)
0.00056
19552436
(-843 from 1954)
11
(-12 from 1954)
0.00053
19541593
(+593 from 1953)
23
(+10 from 1953)
0.00111
19532186
(+1550 from 1952)
13
(+8 from 1952)
0.00065
19523736
(-1074 from 1951)
5
(-4 from 1951)
0.00025
19512662
(+1018 from 1950)
9
(+4 from 1950)
0.00047
19503680
(-156 from 1946)
5
No change from 1946
0.00027
19490
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19480
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19470
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19463524
(-6 from 1937)
5
No change from 1937
0.00030
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19440
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19430
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19373518
(+161 from 1934)
5
No change from 1934
0.00046
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19343679
(-37 from 1933)
5
No change from 1933
0.00047
19333642
(+597 from 1923)
5
No change from 1923
0.00049
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19234239
(-1031 from 1920)
5
(-3 from 1920)
0.00044
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19203208
(+972 from 1918)
8
(+3 from 1918)
0.00073
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19184180
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00048
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Adonis

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1302021#1932022#1362023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2502021#2572022#2292023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2312021#2022022#1392023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1602021#1672022#1192023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2322021#2122022#1652023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1532021#1802022#1152023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1492021#1622022#1312023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1792021#2072022#1472023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2012021#2002022#1722023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1982021#2512022#1752023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2072021#2492022#1832023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1622021#1462022#1502023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2182021#2072022#1332023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2262021#2562022#2392023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2722021#2022022#2102023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2552021#2312022#2032023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2022021#1982022#1992023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2522021#3862022#2502023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2202021#2642022#1672023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2422021#3172022#2312023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1792021#2612022#2022023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1752021#2692022#1652023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1402021#1282022#742023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2632021#3052022#2982023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1442021#2432022#1472023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#3142021#2552022#2272023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2512021#3362022#2942023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2132021#3712022#2242023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3812021#2452022#2242023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#4032021#5142022#3372023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3762021#2922022#1662023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1612021#1172022#1112023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3042021#5192022#2742023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3292021#2512022#3912023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1392021#1082022#1302023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3852021#3252022#2402023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2102021#1042022#682023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1682020#2412021#962023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4602021#6202022#4682023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1832020#1112022#2482023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2272020#1932022

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4302019#2852021#3792023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1531995#1962019#1252023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2952019#3552022

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2552016#2132021

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1902023

Popularity Rankings for Adonis in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#3801999#4632006

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#5202021#5562022#4302023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7102017#5162023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7292013

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#7532019#9152020#9712021

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#9622020#7612021

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#8002023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#10002017#9702018#9442022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Adonis a Name for Boys or Girls?

Adonis is commonly a male name, linked to a character in ancient mythology who epitomizes youthful male beauty.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Adonis

Adonis in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Adonis Stevenson (Boxer, born 1977): A Haitian-Canadian professional boxer who held the WBC and lineal light-heavyweight titles.
  • Adonis Thomas (Basketball Player, born 1993): An American professional basketball player who has played in the NBA and overseas.
  • Adonis Jordan (Basketball Player, born 1970): An American former professional basketball player who played in the NBA and internationally.
  • Adonis Bosso (Model, born 1990): An Ivorian-Canadian fashion model recognized for his work with major brands and designers.
  • Adonis Georgiadi (Politician, born 1972): A Greek politician and member of the Hellenic Parliament, also serving as Minister of Development and Investment.
  • Adonis Puentes (Musician, born 1974): A Cuban-Canadian singer and songwriter celebrated for his contributions to Latin music.
  • Adonis Creed ("Creed," 2015 Film Series): The son of Apollo Creed who follows in his father's footsteps to become a professional boxer.
  • Adonis Johnson ("Creed," 2015 Film): A determined young boxer seeking to build his own legacy under the mentorship of Rocky Balboa.
  • "Adonis" (2013 Song by In This Moment): A powerful song exploring themes of strength and beauty.
  • "Adonis" (Poem by Percy Bysshe Shelley): A pastoral elegy written to mourn the death of John Keats.
  • Adonis ("Greek Mythology"): A beautiful youth loved by both Aphrodite and Persephone, symbolizing beauty and desire.
  • "Adonis" (2016 Novel by William Shakespeare): A modern retelling of the classic mythological story.
  • Adonis River (Mount Lebanon, Lebanon): An ancient river associated with the myth of Adonis and Aphrodite.
  • Adonis Valley (Mount Lebanon, Lebanon): A picturesque valley rich in history and natural beauty.
  • Adonis City (Texas, USA): A small city named after the Greek mythological figure Adonis.
  • Adonis Blue Reserve (Dorset, England): A nature reserve dedicated to preserving the Adonis Blue butterfly.
  • Adonis Mountain (Nevada, USA): A prominent mountain peak offering scenic views and hiking trails.
  • Adonis Lake (British Columbia, Canada): A serene lake situated in a remote wilderness area.
  • Adonis Park (New South Wales, Australia): A community park with recreational facilities and green spaces.

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