Shem vs Adit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shem

Boy #6,712 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"reputation, legacy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Jewish Biblical

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Boy #36,351 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"first, beginning, primordial"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu South Asian

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Shem Rank #6,712

Adit Rank #36,351

Shem is more popular, ranked #6712 vs #36351 for Adit.

Is Shem or Adit more popular?

Shem is more popular, ranked #6712 compared to Adit at #36351 in the United States.

What do Shem and Adit mean?

Shem means "reputation, legacy" (Hebrew origin). Adit means "first, beginning, primordial" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Shem and Adit boy or girl names?

Shem is primarily a boy name. Adit is primarily a boy name.