Adam vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Adam Rank #100

Alan Rank #167

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Adam or Alan more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Adam and Alan mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Adam and Alan boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.