Adam vs Ethan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

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Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Adam Rank #100

Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #100 for Adam.

Is Adam or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Adam and Ethan mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adam and Ethan boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.