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David vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

David Rank #31
Adam Rank #100

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #100 for Adam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Adam more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do David and Adam mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are David and Adam boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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