Adam vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Adam Rank #100

Edward Rank #228

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #228 for Edward.

Is Adam or Edward more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Adam and Edward mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Adam and Edward boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.