Adam vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Charles Rank #51

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #100 for Adam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Charles more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Adam and Charles mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Adam and Charles boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.

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