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Adam vs Malachi

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
Malachi Rank #149

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #149 for Malachi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Malachi more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Malachi at #149 in the United States.

What do Adam and Malachi mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Malachi means "messenger of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adam and Malachi boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Malachi is primarily a boy name.

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