Adam vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Adam Rank #100

Nicholas Rank #117

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Adam or Nicholas more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Adam and Nicholas mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Adam and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.