The nameAdnan
Adnan is an Arabic boy's name, given in France since the 1970s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Its meaning is debated. According to tradition, Adnan is the ancestor of the northern Arabs.
Origin
Arabic.
History
First given in France in the early 1970s, Adnan has been given steadily and peaked in the mid 2010s.
Popularity of the name Adnan
Adnan in France
Adnan was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 305 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Adnan. Its rise began around 1972, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Adnan in France were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 33 births a year.
Variants and related names
Adnan in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adnan mean?
Its meaning is debated. According to tradition, Adnan is the ancestor of the northern Arabs.
What is the origin of the name Adnan?
Arabic.
Is Adnan a girl's or a boy's name?
Adnan is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Adnan?
Variants and related names of Adnan include Adnane.