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Adam

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Top 100 ↓ Falling

✦ Meaning

“Hebrew 'adam' meaning 'man' or 'human.' Primordial biblical name suggesting primal authenticity.”

Popularity Over Time

Adam US popularity rank over timeRank 432 in 1948 to rank 18 in 1983. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#18#225#4321900192019401960198020002024

Currently ranked #100 in the United States.

Origin

Hebrew

Syllables

2

Style

ClassicStrongTimelessVintage

Famous Bearers

  • Adam Sandler
  • Adam Driver
  • Adam (biblical)

Collections

Two Syllables →

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Biblical name works across all cultures

People Also Ask

Hebrew 'adam' meaning 'man' or 'human.' Primordial biblical name suggesting primal authenticity.

Adam is currently ranked #100 in the United States. Fewer parents are choosing it each year.

Adam works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.

Names that pair beautifully with Adam include Noah, Moses, Samuel.