Adam vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Adam Rank #100

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #100 for Adam.

Is Adam or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Adam and John mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adam and John boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.