Adam vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Adam Rank #100

Max Rank #175

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #175 for Max.

Is Adam or Max more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Adam and Max mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Adam and Max boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.