Adnan
Meaningsettler · Arabic
Adnan is an Arabic boy name meaning “settler”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- AnagramShuffle the letters of Adnan and you get Danna. Same letters, different name.
- GenerationAdnan peaked in 2001, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Adnan you'd meet today is about 24 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Adnan would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 15,244 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAdnan first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Adnans? Head to Minnesota, where it's the #511 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Adnan
Adnan is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “settler”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 2000s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Adnan
What does the name Adnan mean?
Adnan means “settler” and comes from Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Adnan?
Adnan is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Adnan a boy or girl name?
Adnan is a boy name. In 2025, 112 US boys were named Adnan.
How popular is the name Adnan?
Adnan ranked #1,539 for US boys in 2025, given to 112 babies. Its best year was 2001, when it reached #1,441. Over the last five years it has climbed 398 places.
What should I know before naming my baby Adnan?
Adnan is an Arabic boy name meaning “settler”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.