Adam vs Theo

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

Theo

Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

Cultural Roots

English Greek French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#80
Total SSA Count
4,110
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Theo Rank #80

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 vs #100 for Adam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Theo more popular?

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Adam and Theo mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are Adam and Theo boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.

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