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Geraldine vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Geraldine

Girl #2,024 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"spear ruler"

Origin: Old Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,024
Total SSA Count
97
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Geraldine Rank #2,024
Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #2024 for Geraldine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Geraldine or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Geraldine at #2024 in the United States.

What do Geraldine and Adam mean?

Geraldine means "spear ruler" (Old Germanic origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Geraldine and Adam boy or girl names?

Geraldine is primarily a girl name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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