Adan is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1448 in 2021 with 17 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2013 with 23 births ranking #1116. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 88.9%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 17,352 boys born was named Adan. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Adan is the Spanish form of Adam, so it carries the same link to man and earth found in the original Hebrew name. It feels familiar and classic while still sounding distinct in English.
The name has long been used in Spanish-speaking communities and reflects the spread of biblical names across different languages. Its history is closely tied to the long tradition of Adam in Jewish and Christian texts.