Adair
Adair: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Adair
- A male given name from Scottish Gaelic, of Scottish usage, equivalent to English Edgar.
How popular is Adair?
Since 1880, 1,420 girls and 1,797 boys in the U.S. have been named Adair (44% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2391 in 1951. Its highest rank for boys was #1562 in 2007. In 2025, 90 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Adair
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Sibling name ideas for Adair
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Adair FAQ
What does the name Adair mean?
A male given name from Scottish Gaelic, of Scottish usage, equivalent to English Edgar.
What is the origin of the name Adair?
Adair is listed as a name of Scottish origin.
How popular is the name Adair?
Since 1880, 1,420 girls and 1,797 boys in the U.S. have been named Adair (44% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2391 in 1951. Its highest rank for boys was #1562 in 2007. In 2025, 90 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Adair a boy or girl name?
Adair is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (1,420 girls and 1,797 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.