Adam vs Arthur

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 #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Adam Rank #100

Arthur Rank #105

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Adam or Arthur more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Adam and Arthur mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Adam and Arthur boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.