Donis

♂ Boy

Pronounced DOH-nees /ˈdoʊ.nis/Medium

Meaning: A short form/spelling of Adonis — from the Phoenician/Greek adon, 'a lord', hence 'a lord; a handsome youth' (the beloved of Aphrodite); also an Albanian name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A lord; handsome: Donis is a form of Adonis. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'DOH-nees').

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Origin LowGreek, Phoenician

MeaningA short form/spelling of Adonis — from the Phoenician/Greek adon, 'a lord', hence 'a lord; a handsome youth' (the beloved of Aphrodite); also an Albanian name; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#8464 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 156

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

Donis is a short form/spelling of Adonis — from the Phoenician/Greek adon, 'a lord', hence 'a lord; a handsome youth' (the beloved of Aphrodite); it is also an Albanian name (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'DOH-nees').

In the U.S. it appears in Albanian and Hispanic families. Rare, a-lord at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Adonis comes from the Phoenician/Greek adon, 'a lord', hence 'a handsome youth' (the beloved of Aphrodite) — Donis is a short form, crisp and modern (also an Albanian name; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'DOH-nees').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Adonis — routes layered

Variations

AdonisDonnisDonys

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Donis mean?

Donis is a short form of Adonis — Phoenician/Greek 'a lord; a handsome youth'; also an Albanian name; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Donis?

It's said DOH-nees /ˈdoʊ.nis/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Donis a boy or girl name?

Donis is a boy's name.

How popular is Donis?

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