Adam vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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Adam Rank #100

Richard Rank #232

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Adam or Richard more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Adam and Richard mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Adam and Richard boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.