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Atticus vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Atticus

Boy #277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Attica, man of Athens"

Origin: Latin from Greek

Cultural Roots

English American classical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#277
Total SSA Count
1,223
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Atticus Rank #277
Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #277 for Atticus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atticus or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Atticus at #277 in the United States.

What do Atticus and Adam mean?

Atticus means "from Attica, man of Athens" (Latin from Greek origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Atticus and Adam boy or girl names?

Atticus is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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