Elijah vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Elijah Rank #8

Adam Rank #100

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #100 for Adam.

Is Elijah or Adam more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Adam mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Elijah and Adam boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.