Timothy 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

Timothy Rank #208
Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #208 for Timothy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Timothy or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Adam mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Timothy and Adam boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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