Adon

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Pronounced ah-DOHN /ɑˈdoʊn/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew adon, 'lord, master' (a title of God, Adonai); also a short form of Adonis or Adan; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Lord, master: Adon is Hebrew for 'lord, master'. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'ah-DOHN').

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew adon, 'lord, master' (a title of God, Adonai); also a short form of Adonis or Adan; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5434 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 918

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

Adon comes from Hebrew adon, 'lord, master' — the root of Adonai, 'my Lord' (a reverent name of God), and of the Greek Adonis. It is also a short form of Adonis or Adan (the Spanish Adam; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, devout name across Latino and Jewish communities (said 'ah-DOHN').

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, lord-and-master at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Adon means 'lord, master' in Hebrew (the root of Adonai, 'my Lord', a name of God; and of Adonis) — a crisp, devout name, also a short form of Adonis or Adan (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ah-DOHN').

Overall data confidence 62%

References — Adon — routes layered

Variations

AdonisAdanAdonai

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Adonis— a name it can shorten

Adan— the Spanish Adam

Adonias— another Adon- boys' name

Armon— shares the -on ending

Amon— shares Adon's Hebrew roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adon mean?

Adon is Hebrew for 'lord, master' (the root of Adonai), and a short form of Adonis/Adan; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Adon?

It's said ah-DOHN /ɑˈdoʊn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Adon a boy or girl name?

Adon is a boy's name.

How popular is Adon?

Adon is a rare name in the U.S.