Elliot vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#150
Total SSA Count
2,370
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Elliot Rank #150
Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #150 for Elliot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliot or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Elliot at #150 in the United States.

What do Elliot and Adam mean?

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

Are Elliot and Adam boy or girl names?

Elliot is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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