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Adam vs Jonathan

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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Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Jonathan Rank #83

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #100 for Adam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Jonathan more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Adam and Jonathan mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Adam and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.

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