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Adilson

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-DEEL-son /ɑːˈdiːl.sɔn/Medium

Meaning: A Brazilian Portuguese given name, formed on a base such as Adil (linked to Arabic 'just; fair') plus the popular -son ending seen in many Brazilian names. Its exact route is uncertain, which we note; it is a heritage Brazilian name.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Brazilian name: Adilson pairs a base like Adil with a -son ending (said 'ah-DEEL-son'). Its route is uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowPortuguese

MeaningA Brazilian Portuguese given name, formed on a base such as Adil (linked to Arabic 'just; fair') plus the popular -son ending seen in many Brazilian names. Its exact route is uncertain, which we note; it is a heritage Brazilian name.

U.S. rank (2025)#12038 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 78

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Adilson is a Brazilian Portuguese given name, formed on a base such as Adil — linked to Arabic 'just; fair' — plus the popular -son ending seen across Brazilian naming. The precise route is uncertain, which we note (said 'ah-DEEL-son').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys, mainly in Brazilian families. Rare, warm, and heritage-flavored.

Did you know? Adilson is a Brazilian Portuguese name built on a base like Adil, linked to Arabic 'just; fair,' plus the -son ending common in Brazil. Its exact route is uncertain, which we note (said 'ah-DEEL-son').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Adilson — Brazilian Portuguese name; Adil + -son; routes uncertain

Variations

AdilssonAdielsonAdilso

Nicknames

AdilSon

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adilson mean?

Adilson is a Brazilian Portuguese name built on a base like Adil ('just; fair') plus a -son ending. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Adilson?

It's said ah-DEEL-son /ɑːˈdiːl.sɔn/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Adilson a boy or girl name?

Adilson is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Adilson?

Adilson is rare for boys in the U.S., mainly in Brazilian families.