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Adam vs Leon

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
Leon Rank #141

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #141 for Leon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Leon more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Adam and Leon mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Adam and Leon boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.

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