Adonis

Rank 224th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Adonis was 224th most popular baby name for boys and 422nd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,603 babies were named Adonis in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,096 babies in the United States were named Adonis. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.4% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Adonis is around 8 to 13 years old.

The name "Adonis" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Adonis include Don and Donny.

Adonis Meaning & Origin

Adonis is a name of Greek origin that means "lord" and is often associated with masculine beauty and desire, as Adonis is a god of beauty and desire in Greek mythology.

The name Adonis is described as strong, tantalizing and commanding.

Pronunciation

Adonis is pronounced ah-do-nees in English. The name Adonis has 6 letters and 3 or 4 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Adonis

The name Adonis is often used in literature and pop culture to describe a very handsome, attractive man, due to its association with a figure from Greek mythology known for his extraordinary beauty.

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