The nameAdonis
Adonis is a name from Greek mythology, clearly rising in France since the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
It comes from the Semitic adon, "lord".
Origin
Greek, through a myth of Eastern origin.
History
In Greek mythology Adonis is a handsome young man loved by Aphrodite and killed by a boar. Rare throughout the 20th century, the name has risen in France since the 2000s and reached its highest level in recent years.
Popularity of the name Adonis
Adonis in France
Adonis was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 770 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Adonis. Half of all babies named Adonis in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 138 births a year on average, against 85 in the five years before.
Adonis in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adonis mean?
It comes from the Semitic adon, "lord".
What is the origin of the name Adonis?
Greek, through a myth of Eastern origin.
Is Adonis a girl's or a boy's name?
Adonis is a boy's name.