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Adam vs Daniel

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

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #100 for Adam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Adam and Daniel mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adam and Daniel boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.

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