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Harrison 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

Harrison Rank #121
Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #121 for Harrison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harrison or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Harrison at #121 in the United States.

What do Harrison and Adam mean?

Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Harrison and Adam boy or girl names?

Harrison is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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