Adam vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Adam Rank #100

Alex Rank #205

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Adam or Alex more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Adam and Alex mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Adam and Alex boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.