Michael vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Michael

Boy #18 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"who resembles God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Michael Rank #18

Adam Rank #100

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 vs #100 for Adam.

Is Michael or Adam more popular?

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Michael and Adam mean?

Michael means "who resembles God" (Hebrew origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Michael and Adam boy or girl names?

Michael is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.