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Adonys

♂ Boy

Pronounced ə-DON-iss /əˈdɑn.ɪs/High

Meaning: Y-spelling of Adonis — from Phoenician/Semitic adon, 'lord' (the beautiful youth beloved of Aphrodite)Medium

In 30 seconds: A handsome lord: Adonys spells Adonis — 'lord' (the beautiful youth of myth). Bold, striking, and warm.
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Origin MediumGreek, Phoenician
MeaningY-spelling of Adonis — from Phoenician/Semitic adon, 'lord' (the beautiful youth beloved of Aphrodite)
U.S. rank (2025)#5612 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 263

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319942025

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

Adonys is a Y-spelling of Adonis — from Phoenician/Semitic adon, 'lord' (the beautiful young hunter beloved of the goddess Aphrodite, whose name became a byword for male beauty). A bold, striking name across the Latino world; the Y-spelling personalizes it (said 'ə-DON-iss').

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, a-handsome-lord at the root, and striking.

Did you know? Adonis was the strikingly handsome youth beloved of Aphrodite in Greek myth — his name from the Phoenician/Semitic adon, 'lord' — Adonys is a Latina Y-spelling; bold and striking.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Adonis — root etymology

Variations

AdonisAdoniAdonys

Nicknames

Adon

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If you like Adonys…

Adonis— the standard spelling
Adonias— a kin Adon- name
Adonai— a fellow Adon- name
Adan— the Spanish Adam

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adonys mean?

Adonys spells Adonis — Phoenician/Semitic 'lord' (the handsome youth of myth).

How do you pronounce Adonys?

It's said ə-DON-iss /əˈdɑn.ɪs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Adonys a boy or girl name?

Adonys is a boy's name.

How popular is Adonys?

Adonys is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Adonis is more common.

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