Adam vs Griffin

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
Nicknames
Ad

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Griffin Rank #223

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #223 for Griffin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adam ___

  • Adam James
  • Adam Thomas
  • Adam Michael
  • Adam Joseph
  • Adam Robert
  • Adam William

Griffin ___

  • Griffin James
  • Griffin Cole
  • Griffin Thomas
  • Griffin Reid
  • Griffin Owen
  • Griffin Rhys

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adam

Eve Noah Sarah Isaac Rebecca

If you choose Griffin

Declan Brody Piper Wren Finley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Griffin more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Adam and Griffin mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Adam and Griffin boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Griffin is primarily a boy name.

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