Adon
Adon is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Lord, master, or ruler.
Origin and history
Adon is a masculine name of Semitic origin, meaning 'lord' or 'master'. It is related to the biblical title Adonai and the Greek mythological figure Adonis. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily used choice.
Popularity in the United States
937 babies in the United States have been named Adon since 1880. It ranks #3742 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1773.
States where it is most popular
- TX (30.4 %)
- FL (22.5 %)
- CA (19.6 %)
- NY (17.6 %)
- GA (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 33 |
| 1980-1990 | 39 |
| 1990-2000 | 63 |
| 2000-2010 | 308 |
| 2010-2019 | 334 |
| 2020-2029 | 154 |
Fun facts
- Adon forms the linguistic root for Adonai, one of the primary titles for God in the Hebrew Bible.
- The name is etymologically linked to Adonis, the figure from Phoenician and Greek mythology symbolizing beauty and renewal.