Adair

Scottish and Irish

"oak tree ford"

Adair Origin and Meaning

The name Adair is a boy's name of Scottish origin meaning "oak tree ford".

Adair has flair, the grace of a Fred Astaire. It's a Scottish surname which came from the first name Edgar.

In recent years, it has also been used for girls.

Adair Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 899 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Adair

• 899 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Adair

• (Jonathan) Adair Turner Baron Turner of Ecchinswell, British businessman and academic; former Chairman of the Financial Services Authority
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