Adam vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Adam Rank #100

Paul Rank #264

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Adam or Paul more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Adam and Paul mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Adam and Paul boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.