Adam vs William

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Boy #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector, strong-willed guardian"

Origin: Germanic

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Adam Rank #100

William Rank #10

William is more popular, ranked #10 vs #100 for Adam.

Is Adam or William more popular?

William is more popular, ranked #10 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Adam and William mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). William means "resolute protector, strong-willed guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Adam and William boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. William is primarily a boy name.