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Adore

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-DOR /ɑˈdɔr/High

Meaning: From the English word adore — via the Latin adorare, 'to worship; to love deeply; to adore'; a word-name; used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: To adore; to love deeply: Adore is a word-name. Tender, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys).
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Origin LowEnglish, Latin
MeaningFrom the English word adore — via the Latin adorare, 'to worship; to love deeply; to adore'; a word-name; used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2024)#8299 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 60

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320112024

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

Adore comes from the English word adore — via the Latin adorare, 'to worship; to love deeply; to adore'; a word-name (we note the word-name). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'ah-DOR').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern word-name. Rare, to-love-deeply at the root, and tender.

Did you know? Adore comes from the Latin adorare, 'to worship; to love deeply' — a tender word-name used for both sexes (here for a boy; we note the word-name; said 'ah-DOR').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Adore — word-name; unisex

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adore mean?

Adore is an English word-name — 'to adore; to love deeply' (from Latin adorare); used for both sexes; here for a boy. We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Adore?

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

Is Adore a boy or girl name?

Adore is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Adore?

Adore is a very rare name in the U.S.

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