Adam vs Benjamin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Adam Rank #100

Benjamin Rank #11

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #100 for Adam.

Is Adam or Benjamin more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Adam and Benjamin mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adam and Benjamin boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Benjamin is primarily a boy name.