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Adam vs Wesley

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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Wesley

Boy #58 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the western farmstead"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Protestant Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#58
Total SSA Count
5,144
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Wesley Rank #58

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 vs #100 for Adam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Wesley more popular?

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Adam and Wesley mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Wesley means "from the western farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Adam and Wesley boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Wesley is primarily a boy name.

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