Adonis vs Legend

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Legend

Boy #157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"story to be read, remarkable person"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#157
Total SSA Count
2,275
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lege, Leggy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adonis Rank #206
Legend Rank #157

Legend is more popular, ranked #157 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

Legend ___

  • Legend James
  • Legend Alexander
  • Legend Cole
  • Legend Crew
  • Legend Gray
  • Legend John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adonis

Apollo Orion Cassandra Athena Darius

If you choose Legend

Reign Phoenix Atlas Titan Lyric

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adonis or Legend more popular?

Legend is more popular, ranked #157 compared to Adonis at #206 in the United States.

What do Adonis and Legend mean?

Adonis means "lord, master" (Phoenician origin). Legend means "story to be read, remarkable person" (Latin origin).

Are Adonis and Legend boy or girl names?

Adonis is primarily a boy name. Legend is primarily a boy name.

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