Edward vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edward

Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Edward Rank #228

Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #228 for Edward.

Is Edward or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Edward and Adam mean?

Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Edward and Adam boy or girl names?

Edward is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.