Adam vs Gabriel

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

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Gabriel

Boy #43 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English French Spanish Italian Portuguese Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #43
Total SSA Count: 6,379
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100

Gabriel Rank #43

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 vs #100 for Adam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Gabriel more popular?

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Adam and Gabriel mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Gabriel means "From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God" (Biblical origin).

Are Adam and Gabriel boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Gabriel is primarily a boy name.

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