Paul vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Paul Rank #264

Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Adam mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Paul and Adam boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.