Adonis

At a Glance

Meaning

Beautiful young man (Greek mythological figure loved by Aphrodite); the name is often traced to a Semitic word for 'lord'

Origin

Greek

Gender

Boy

Pronunciation

uh-DAH-nisListen

Adonis is a bold, romantic, storybook-style boy's name with a modern feel. It comes from Greek, where it names the beautiful young man of mythology who was loved by Aphrodite, and it's often traced to a Semitic word for 'lord'. It's pronounced uh-DAH-nis.

Meaning & Origin of Adonis

Meaning: Beautiful young man (Greek mythological figure loved by Aphrodite); the name is often traced to a Semitic word for 'lord'.

Origin: Greek.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Adonis

Popularity of Adonis

Adonis ranked #206 in the U.S. in 2024, with 1,713 babies given the name. Its highest rank came just a year earlier, #174 in 2023, when 2,101 babies were named Adonis.

Names Like Adonis

These names share Adonis’s style, era or origin.

• Apollo
• Atreus
• Deacon
• Leonidas
• Makari
• Xander

FAQ

What does the name Adonis mean?

Beautiful young man (Greek mythological figure loved by Aphrodite); the name is often traced to a Semitic word for ‘lord’. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Adonis?

Adonis is pronounced uh-DAH-nis (IPA: /əˈdɑːnɪs/).

Is Adonis a popular name right now?

Adonis peaked at #174 in 2023 and is ranked #206 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1918–2024.)

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