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Adam vs Muhammad

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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Muhammad

Boy #245 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"praiseworthy, highly praised"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian African Global

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#245
Total SSA Count
1,441
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Muhammad Rank #245

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #245 for Muhammad.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Muhammad more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Muhammad at #245 in the United States.

What do Adam and Muhammad mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Muhammad means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic origin).

Are Adam and Muhammad boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Muhammad is primarily a boy name.

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