Joseph vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joseph

Boy #32 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will increase, he will add"

Origin: Hebrew Yosef from yasaf

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Joseph Rank #32

Adam Rank #100

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 vs #100 for Adam.

Is Joseph or Adam more popular?

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Joseph and Adam mean?

Joseph means "God will increase, he will add" (Hebrew Yosef from yasaf origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Joseph and Adam boy or girl names?

Joseph is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.