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Adam vs Jack

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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Jack

Boy #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#15
Total SSA Count
8,434
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Jack Rank #15

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 vs #100 for Adam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Jack more popular?

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Adam and Jack mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Jack means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adam and Jack boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Jack is primarily a boy name.

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