Nathan vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American French

✓ All Clear

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

✓ All Clear

Nathan Rank #62

Adam Rank #100

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #100 for Adam.

Is Nathan or Adam more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Adam mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Nathan and Adam boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.