Adan

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Pronounced ah-DAHN /ɑːˈdɑːn/High

Meaning: Spanish form of Adam, from Hebrew 'adamah' (earth, ground) or 'adam' (man), meaning 'man' or 'son of the red earth'; name of the first man in the Hebrew BibleHigh

In 30 seconds: Adan is the Spanish form of Adam, the Hebrew name meaning 'man' or 'son of the red earth.' With two clean syllables and a warm Spanish sound, it is a classic in the Hispanic world and a sophisticated alternative to Adam.

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Origin HighHebrew, Spanish

MeaningSpanish form of Adam, from Hebrew 'adamah' (earth, ground) or 'adam' (man), meaning 'man' or 'son of the red earth'; name of the first man in the Hebrew Bible

U.S. rank (2025)#482 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births625 boys (0.03% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 31,473

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Adan is the Spanish form of Adam, from Hebrew adam (man) and adamah (earth, ground), with the specific meaning 'man' or 'son of the red earth' — possibly referring to the reddish color of clay from which God formed the first man in Genesis. The name has been used in Spanish-speaking communities for centuries.

Adan has been a standard name in Spain and Latin America for centuries through Catholic biblical tradition. In the United States it is widely used in Hispanic communities. The two-syllable Spanish form offers a warmer, softer alternative to the English Adam, with the stress falling on the second syllable.

Did you know? The name Adam (and by extension Adan) is one of the most theologically loaded names in existence — as the first human in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition, it carries the weight of every subsequent name ever given. In Hebrew, 'adam' is also the generic word for 'human being.'

Overall data confidence 95%

Behind the Name — Adam — etymology for the Adam/Adan familyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

AdamAdán

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Famous Bearers

★Adam (biblical)
First man in the Hebrew Bible, Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions

If you like Adan…

Adam— the English form of the same name with the same biblical root

Elias— another Spanish form of a Hebrew name with the same warm Latin Catholic feel

Mateo— shares the Spanish Catholic tradition and the two-syllable flow

Abel— another early biblical name with the same warm Spanish usage

Frequently Asked

What does Adan mean?

Adan means 'man' or 'son of the red earth,' from Hebrew 'adam' and 'adamah' (earth). It is the Spanish form of Adam, the first man in the Hebrew Bible.

How do you pronounce Adan?

Adan is pronounced ah-DAHN /ɑːˈdɑːn/ — two syllables with stress on the second. The English Adam stresses the first syllable.

Is Adan different from Adam?

Adan is the Spanish form of Adam, with a different stress pattern. Both derive from the same Hebrew root meaning man/earth.

Is Adan a popular name?

Adan is widely used in Hispanic communities in the U.S. and throughout Latin America, a classic biblical name with warm, everyday appeal.