Adam vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Adam Rank #100

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #100 for Adam.

Is Adam or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Adam and James mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adam and James boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.