Samuel vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Samuel Rank #17

Adam Rank #100

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #100 for Adam.

Is Samuel or Adam more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Adam mean?

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

Are Samuel and Adam boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.