Adan

Adan - A very unique male name

Adan appeared on the charts for the first time in 1912 on position #785. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Adan and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Adan? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Adan. The baby boy name Adan was given to 590 baby boys in 2025, ranking #482 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 2,485 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Adan peaked in popularity 22 years ago in 2004 on position 284.

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Adan is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Adan is currently topping the baby name charts in New Mexico at position #193 - and is the least popular in Pennsylvania at position #1,233.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Adan is where you live.

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Adan origin and meaning

Spanish form of Adam (Hebrew)

From Adam: traditionally 'man' or 'earth' — Hebrew adam, man, linked to adamah, earth

Adán, written Adan without the accent in US records, is Adam in Spanish, borne in the Bible's first man's Spanish name. US use has been steady since 1912 in Spanish-speaking families; it peaked in 2005 and eases slowly.

Attested etymology

Adan is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Adan, pop culture references for the name Adan and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Adan

We've found the following names that sound similar to Adan, sorted by popularity.

Adam / Aiden / Aidan / Ayden / Aden / Aydin / Aydan / Aaden / Aidyn / Aedan /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Adan

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Adan a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Adan?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ah-DAHN · /ɑˈdɑn/

Around the world

• Adam (English) — The English form of the same biblical name.
• Adem (Turkish) — The Turkish form of Adam.
• Adán (Spanish) — The original Spanish spelling, with the accent US records omit.

Spellings and nicknames

• Aden — Respelling that is also an Arabic place name.

Famous bearers

• Adán Jodorowsky — Musician and actor, son of filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky, also known as Adanowsky (b. 1979) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Adan gives Spanish-speaking families the first biblical name in their own form, distinct from the ubiquitous Adam in English classrooms. It is short, dignified and heritage-rich.

Worth knowing

• English speakers will often say AY-dan, like Aidan, or ADD-an — the ah-DAHN reading needs teaching.
• The dropped accent means it is often filed as a different name from Adán.