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Adam vs Aaron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Aaron Rank #79

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 vs #100 for Adam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Aaron more popular?

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Adam and Aaron mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Aaron means "high mountain" (Hebrew (aharon) origin).

Are Adam and Aaron boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Aaron is primarily a boy name.

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