Jonah 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

Popularity Comparison

Jonah Rank #126
Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #126 for Jonah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jonah or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Jonah at #126 in the United States.

What do Jonah and Adam mean?

Jonah means "dove" (Hebrew origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Jonah and Adam boy or girl names?

Jonah is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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