Adam vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Adam Rank #100

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #100 for Adam.

Is Adam or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Adam and Ryan mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Adam and Ryan boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.