Adonias vs Shimshon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adonias

Boy #5,387 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"my lord is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Biblical Ethiopian Brazilian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,387
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ado, Doni

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adonias Rank #5,387
Shimshon Rank #5,560

Adonias is more popular, ranked #5387 vs #5560 for Shimshon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adonias ___

  • Adonias Samuel
  • Adonias David
  • Adonias Elias
  • Adonias Mateus
  • Adonias Gabriel
  • Adonias Rafael

Shimshon ___

  • Shimshon David
  • Shimshon Elijah
  • Shimshon Aaron
  • Shimshon Benjamin
  • Shimshon Isaac
  • Shimshon Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adonias

Ezekiel Elijah Micaiah Davi Natan

If you choose Shimshon

Eliyahu Devorah Miriam Yosef Natan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adonias or Shimshon more popular?

Adonias is more popular, ranked #5387 compared to Shimshon at #5560 in the United States.

What do Adonias and Shimshon mean?

Adonias means "my lord is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Shimshon means "sun, sun-like" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adonias and Shimshon boy or girl names?

Adonias is primarily a boy name. Shimshon is primarily a boy name.

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