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Grant vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Grant Rank #241
Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #241 for Grant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grant or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Grant and Adam mean?

Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Grant and Adam boy or girl names?

Grant is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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