Colter 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

Colter Rank #218
Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #218 for Colter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colter or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Colter at #218 in the United States.

What do Colter and Adam mean?

Colter means "colt herder, horse keeper" (Middle English origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Colter and Adam boy or girl names?

Colter is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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