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Adam vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#251
Total SSA Count
1,402
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Simon Rank #251

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #251 for Simon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Simon more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Adam and Simon mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adam and Simon boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.

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