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George vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
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

George Rank #123
Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #123 for George.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is George or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do George and Adam mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are George and Adam boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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