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Adam vs Thomas

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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Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Thomas Rank #39

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 vs #100 for Adam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Thomas more popular?

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Adam and Thomas mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Adam and Thomas boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Thomas is primarily a boy name.

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