Adams vs Ely

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adams

Boy #3,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Adam"

Origin: English

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Boy #3,087 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascent, high"

Origin: Hebrew

American Israeli Jewish Spanish

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Adams Rank #3,243

Ely Rank #3,087

Ely is more popular, ranked #3087 vs #3243 for Adams.

Is Adams or Ely more popular?

Ely is more popular, ranked #3087 compared to Adams at #3243 in the United States.

What do Adams and Ely mean?

Adams means "son of Adam" (English origin). Ely means "ascent, high" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adams and Ely boy or girl names?

Adams is primarily a boy name. Ely is primarily a boy name.