Benjamin vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benjamin

Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Benjamin Rank #11

Adam Rank #100

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #100 for Adam.

Is Benjamin or Adam more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Benjamin and Adam mean?

Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Benjamin and Adam boy or girl names?

Benjamin is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.