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Adir
♂ Boy
Pronounced ah-DEER /ɑˈdir/Medium
Meaning: From Hebrew adir, 'mighty, majestic, noble, magnificent'High
In 30 seconds: Mighty and majestic: Adir is Hebrew for 'powerful, noble, magnificent' — a strong, dignified modern Israeli name. Bold and bright.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew adir, 'mighty, majestic, noble, magnificent'
U.S. rank (2025)#4857 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 349
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
Adir comes from Hebrew adir, 'mighty, majestic, noble, magnificent' — a word of grandeur in Hebrew scripture and liturgy. A bold, contemporary Israeli boys' name.
In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, mighty at the root, and dignified.
Did you know? Adir means 'mighty, majestic' in Hebrew — a word used in psalms and prayers to describe God's grandeur; it's a strong modern Israeli name.
Overall data confidence 82%
Hebrew references — adir — etymology
Variations
AdielAdi
Nicknames
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Adir mean?
Adir is Hebrew for 'mighty, majestic, noble'.
How do you pronounce Adir?
It's said ah-DEER /ɑˈdir/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Adir a boy or girl name?
Adir is a boy's name.
How popular is Adir?
Adir is a rare name in the U.S.