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Adam vs Eli

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
Eli Rank #92

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 vs #100 for Adam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Eli more popular?

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Adam and Eli mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Eli means "ascended, high" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adam and Eli boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Eli is primarily a boy name.

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