Muhammad vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Muhammad

Boy #245 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"praiseworthy, highly praised"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim South Asian African Global

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

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Muhammad Rank #245

Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #245 for Muhammad.

Is Muhammad or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Muhammad at #245 in the United States.

What do Muhammad and Adam mean?

Muhammad means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Muhammad and Adam boy or girl names?

Muhammad is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.