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Adonis is a masculine name used in Greek Mythology. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From Phoenician 𐤀𐤃𐤍 (ʾadon) meaning ‘lord, master’. In Greek myth Adonis was a handsome young shepherd killed while hunting a wild boar." It ranked #241 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from Phoenician 𐤀𐤃𐤍 (ʾadon) meaning ‘lord, master’. In Greek myth Adonis was a handsome young shepherd killed while hunting a wild boar. The entry lists its usage as Greek Mythology.
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Popularity
Adonis ranked #241 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #241 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adonis mean?
Adonis means "lord, master", according to Behind the Name.
Is Adonis a popular name?
Adonis ranked #241 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Adonis a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Adonis appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Adonis — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
