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Mustafa vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mustafa

Boy #821 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the pure and selected"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Muslim North African Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#821
Total SSA Count
304
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Mustafa Rank #821
Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #821 for Mustafa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mustafa or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Mustafa at #821 in the United States.

What do Mustafa and Adam mean?

Mustafa means "the pure and selected" (Arabic origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Mustafa and Adam boy or girl names?

Mustafa is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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