Adam vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Adam Rank #100

Eric Rank #252

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Adam or Eric more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Adam and Eric mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Adam and Eric boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.