Adam vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Adam Rank #100

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #100 for Adam.

Is Adam or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Adam and Alexander mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Adam and Alexander boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.