Brandon 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

Brandon Rank #230
Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #230 for Brandon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brandon or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Brandon at #230 in the United States.

What do Brandon and Adam mean?

Brandon means "broom-covered hill" (Old English origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Brandon and Adam boy or girl names?

Brandon is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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