Adam vs Marilou

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
Marilou Rank #17,105

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #17105 for Marilou.

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

Marilou ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adam

Eve Noah Sarah Isaac Rebecca

If you choose Marilou

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Marilou more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Marilou at #17105 in the United States.

What do Adam and Marilou mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Adam and Marilou boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Marilou is primarily a girl name.

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