Adit vs Shem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adit

Boy #36,351 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"first, beginning, primordial"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu South Asian

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Boy #6,712 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"reputation, legacy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Jewish Biblical

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Adit Rank #36,351

Shem Rank #6,712

Shem is more popular, ranked #6712 vs #36351 for Adit.

Is Adit or Shem more popular?

Shem is more popular, ranked #6712 compared to Adit at #36351 in the United States.

What do Adit and Shem mean?

Adit means "first, beginning, primordial" (Sanskrit origin). Shem means "reputation, legacy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adit and Shem boy or girl names?

Adit is primarily a boy name. Shem is primarily a boy name.