Adonis vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adonis

Boy #206 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lord, master"

Origin: Phoenician

Cultural Roots

American Greek Lebanese Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#206
Total SSA Count
1,713
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Doni, Adi

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John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Johnny, Jack, Jonny

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Popularity Comparison

Adonis Rank #206
John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #206 for Adonis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adonis ___

  • Adonis James
  • Adonis Lee
  • Adonis Xavier
  • Adonis Michael
  • Adonis Ray
  • Adonis Marco

John ___

  • John Thomas
  • John Michael
  • John William
  • John Patrick
  • John Edward
  • John Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adonis

Apollo Orion Cassandra Athena Darius

If you choose John

Mary James Catherine Patrick Elizabeth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adonis or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Adonis at #206 in the United States.

What do Adonis and John mean?

Adonis means "lord, master" (Phoenician origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adonis and John boy or girl names?

Adonis is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.

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