Adam vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

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Adam Rank #100

Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #100 for Adam.

Is Adam or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Adam and Liam mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Adam and Liam boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.