Adon
Boy name · Greek · Hebrew · Irish
Meaninglord · Hebrew
- US rank
- #5,045
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,281 in 2007
19 babies were named Adon in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,627 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1969–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Adon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 90,090 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Adon, 19 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Adon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAdon first shows up in US birth records in 1969, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 56 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2007, when it reached #2,281.
- TrendAdon has slipped 1,627 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,045. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Adon means “lord”. Our records link it to Greek, Hebrew and Irish roots.
About the name Adon
Adon is a boy name of Greek, Hebrew and Irish origin meaning “lord”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-don”. US birth records list Adon for boys from 1969 to 2025, in 45 of those 57 years. Its best year was 2007, when it ranked #2,281 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,045, with 19 babies.
Origin:Greek namesHebrew namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.4 | 294,118 boys |
| 1970s | 2.0 | 490,196 boys |
| 1980s | 2.1 | 467,290 boys |
| 1990s | 3.3 | 307,692 boys |
| 2000s | 15 | 65,274 boys |
| 2010s | 18 | 56,402 boys |
| 2020s | 15 | 67,416 boys |
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- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Adon
What does the name Adon mean?
Adon means “lord” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Adon?
Adon has Greek, Hebrew, Irish roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Adon a boy or girl name?
Adon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Adon?
Adon ranked #5,045 for US boys in 2025, given to 19 babies. Its best year was 2007 (#2,281).