How to say it
a · DAN
ɑːˈdɑːn
Masculine
Adan
Man; earth
What it means
The Spanish form of Adam, from the Hebrew for 'man,' tied to adamah, 'earth.'
Adan is the Spanish form of Adam, from the Hebrew adam, 'man,' linked to adamah, 'earth' or 'red clay,' the stuff the first man was shaped from in the Bible. Written Adán with the stress on the second syllable, it is a warm staple across the Spanish-speaking world. Said ah-DAHN.
How to spell Adan
The standard spelling is Adan. Common variants include Adán, Adam, Adon, but Adan is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #286 in 2004, currently #482 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Spelling
The Spanish form of Adam; written Adán.
- Pronunciation
ah-DAHN, stress on the end.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Adan Canto Mexican actor known for Designated Survivor and X-Men: Days of Future Past
Spelling variants
- Adán
- Adam
- Adon
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Common questions
- What does the name Adan mean?
- The Spanish form of Adam, from the Hebrew for 'man,' tied to adamah, 'earth.'
- What does Adan mean in Spanish?
- In Spanish, Adan means "Man; earth." Adan is the Spanish form of Adam, from the Hebrew adam, 'man,' linked to adamah, 'earth' or 'red clay,' the stuff the first man was shaped from in the Bible. Written Adán with the stress on the second syllable, it is a warm staple across the Spanish-speaking world. Said ah-DAHN.
- How do you pronounce Adan?
- Adan is pronounced ɑːˈdɑːn. Say it as a-DAN, with the stress on the "dan" syllable.
- How do you spell Adan?
- The standard spelling is Adan. Common spelling variants include Adán, Adam, Adon.
- Is Adan a boy or girl name?
- Adan is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Adan?
- Adan ranked #482 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.