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Adam vs Faisal

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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Faisal

Boy #2,762 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the divider between right and wrong"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,762
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Faisal Rank #2,762

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #2762 for Faisal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Faisal more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Faisal at #2762 in the United States.

What do Adam and Faisal mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Faisal means "the divider between right and wrong" (Arabic origin).

Are Adam and Faisal boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Faisal is primarily a boy name.

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