Adams vs Ward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adams

Boy #3,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Adam"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

English American British

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Adams Rank #3,243

Ward Rank #3,309

Adams is more popular, ranked #3243 vs #3309 for Ward.

Is Adams or Ward more popular?

Adams is more popular, ranked #3243 compared to Ward at #3309 in the United States.

What do Adams and Ward mean?

Adams means "son of Adam" (English origin). Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin).

Are Adams and Ward boy or girl names?

Adams is primarily a boy name. Ward is primarily a boy name.