Lord; extremely handsome
Adonus is a rare variant of the Greek name Adonis. In Greek mythology, Adonis was a beautiful youth loved by Aphrodite, and the name has since become synonymous with masculine beauty. The name ultimately derives from the Semitic word 'Adon', meaning lord.
About 5 boys were named Adonus in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
