Tate vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Tate Rank #210
Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #210 for Tate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tate or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Tate at #210 in the United States.

What do Tate and Adam mean?

Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Tate and Adam boy or girl names?

Tate is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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