Jackson vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Jackson Rank #35

Adam Rank #100

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #100 for Adam.

Is Jackson or Adam more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Jackson and Adam mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Jackson and Adam boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.