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Hunter 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

Hunter Rank #128
Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #128 for Hunter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hunter or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Hunter at #128 in the United States.

What do Hunter and Adam mean?

Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Hunter and Adam boy or girl names?

Hunter is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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