Alan vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alan

Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

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Alan Rank #167

Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Alan or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Alan and Adam mean?

Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Alan and Adam boy or girl names?

Alan is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.