Jason vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jason

Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

Cultural Roots

English American Greek French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#148
Total SSA Count
2,448
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Jason Rank #148
Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #148 for Jason.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jason or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Jason at #148 in the United States.

What do Jason and Adam mean?

Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Jason and Adam boy or girl names?

Jason is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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