Nathaniel vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathaniel

Boy #144 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American Christian

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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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Nathaniel Rank #144

Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #144 for Nathaniel.

Is Nathaniel or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Nathaniel at #144 in the United States.

What do Nathaniel and Adam mean?

Nathaniel means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Nathaniel and Adam boy or girl names?

Nathaniel is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.