Adam vs Timothy

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

Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Timothy Rank #208

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #208 for Timothy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Timothy more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Adam and Timothy mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Adam and Timothy boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.

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