Adam vs Joseph

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Boy #32 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will increase, he will add"

Origin: Hebrew Yosef from yasaf

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Adam Rank #100

Joseph Rank #32

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 vs #100 for Adam.

Is Adam or Joseph more popular?

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Adam and Joseph mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Joseph means "God will increase, he will add" (Hebrew Yosef from yasaf origin).

Are Adam and Joseph boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Joseph is primarily a boy name.