John vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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John Rank #21

Adam Rank #100

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #100 for Adam.

Is John or Adam more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do John and Adam mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are John and Adam boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.