Adam vs Michael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Boy #18 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"who resembles God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Adam Rank #100

Michael Rank #18

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 vs #100 for Adam.

Is Adam or Michael more popular?

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Adam and Michael mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Michael means "who resembles God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adam and Michael boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Michael is primarily a boy name.