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Adam vs Walker

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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Walker

Boy #82 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cloth walker, one who treads cloth"

Origin: Old English occupational surname

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#82
Total SSA Count
4,023
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Walker Rank #82

Walker is more popular, ranked #82 vs #100 for Adam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Walker more popular?

Walker is more popular, ranked #82 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Adam and Walker mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Walker means "cloth walker, one who treads cloth" (Old English occupational surname origin).

Are Adam and Walker boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Walker is primarily a boy name.

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