Adam vs Leo

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

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Leo

Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian German French American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24
Total SSA Count
7,793
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Leo Rank #24

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #100 for Adam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Leo more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Adam and Leo mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are Adam and Leo boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.

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