Adam vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Adam Rank #100

River Rank #112

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #112 for River.

Is Adam or River more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do Adam and River mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Adam and River boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.