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Adan
BoySpanish, Hebrew· “man, earth”
- Meaning
- man, earth
- Origin
- Spanish, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- ah-DAHN
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #482
- US babies 2025
- 625
- Best rank
- #286 (2004)
- Peak year
- 2005
Meaning and origin of Adan
Adan is a Spanish and Hebrew name that means “man, earth”.
Adán is the Spanish form of Adam, the first man in the Book of Genesis. The Hebrew adam means man or humanity and is closely related to adamah, meaning earth or ground, reflecting the story in which Adam is formed from the soil. The name has deep roots in Jewish, Christian and Muslim tradition. Adan is widely used in Spanish-speaking countries and among Latino families in the United States, where it is often written without the accent. It is short, familiar and easy to pronounce in both English and Spanish, and it carries a simple, timeless dignity.
Other spellings with the same sound: Aden.
Popularity over time
Adan first appears in US Social Security records in 1904. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 85 different years, starting in 1930. Its best national rank was #286 in 2004, and the most babies received it in 2005, when 1,158 were named Adan. In 2025, 625 babies were named Adan, and it ranked #482 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,505 in 1920, #844 in 1950, #558 in 1980, #503 in 2000, #332 in 2010, and #482 in 2025. Of the 31,478 US boys named Adan since records began, 28% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 8,119 babies. Since 2010, 12,003 more have been named Adan.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Brayan, Pablo, Saul, Arturo, and Nikolas.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Adan ranked highest in New Mexico, Nevada, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | #193 | 10 |
| Nevada | #213 | 14 |
| California | #214 | 175 |
| Arizona | #266 | 30 |
| Texas | #275 | 142 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Adan over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Adan is usually pronounced ah-DAHN, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with A and ends in “-an”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Aden.
Middle names for Adan
A few middle names that flow with Adan: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Adan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Adan mean?
Adan is a Spanish and Hebrew name that means “man, earth”.
What is the origin of the name Adan?
Adan has Spanish and Hebrew roots. Adán is the Spanish form of Adam, the first man in the Book of Genesis.
Is Adan a popular name?
Yes. Adan ranked #482 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Adan a boy or girl name?
Adan is mainly a boy's name. About 99% of US babies named Adan over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Adan?
Adan is usually pronounced ah-DAHN. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings