Adam vs Jonah

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

Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Jonah Rank #126

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #126 for Jonah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Jonah more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Jonah at #126 in the United States.

What do Adam and Jonah mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Jonah means "dove" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adam and Jonah boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Jonah is primarily a boy name.

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