Adam vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Adam Rank #100

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #100 for Adam.

Is Adam or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Adam and Samuel mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adam and Samuel boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.