Walker vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walker

Boy #82 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cloth walker, one who treads cloth"

Origin: Old English occupational surname

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #82
Total SSA Count: 4,023
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Jonathan Stetson Blake Leon

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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

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Logan Jace Xander Alan

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Popularity Comparison

Walker Rank #82

Adam Rank #100

Walker is more popular, ranked #82 vs #100 for Adam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Walker or Adam more popular?

Walker is more popular, ranked #82 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Walker and Adam mean?

Walker means "cloth walker, one who treads cloth" (Old English occupational surname origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Walker and Adam boy or girl names?

Walker is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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