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Daniel 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

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Popularity Comparison

Daniel Rank #16
Adam Rank #100

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #100 for Adam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daniel or Adam more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Adam mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Daniel and Adam boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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