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Leon 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

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Popularity Comparison

Leon Rank #141
Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #141 for Leon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leon or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Leon and Adam mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Leon and Adam boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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