Ayden vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Popularity Comparison

Ayden Rank #213
Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #213 for Ayden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ayden or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do Ayden and Adam mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Ayden and Adam boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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