Adam vs Aiden

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

Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Aiden Rank #47

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #100 for Adam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Aiden more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Adam and Aiden mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Adam and Aiden boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Aiden is primarily a boy name.

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