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Adam vs David

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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David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #100 for Adam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Adam and David mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Adam and David boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.

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