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Adam vs Evan

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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Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Evan Rank #143

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #143 for Evan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Evan more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Adam and Evan mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Adam and Evan boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.

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