Eli vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eli

Boy #92 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascended, high"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Eli Rank #92

Adam Rank #100

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 vs #100 for Adam.

Is Eli or Adam more popular?

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Eli and Adam mean?

Eli means "ascended, high" (Hebrew origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Eli and Adam boy or girl names?

Eli is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.