Adams vs Geronimo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Geronimo

Boy #3,408 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"sacred name"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Native American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,408
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Geri, Jerry, Ronnie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adams Rank #3,243
Geronimo Rank #3,408

Adams is more popular, ranked #3243 vs #3408 for Geronimo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adams ___

  • Adams John
  • Adams Lee
  • Adams Grant
  • Adams Cole
  • Adams James
  • Adams Ray

Geronimo ___

  • Geronimo James
  • Geronimo Lee
  • Geronimo Cruz
  • Geronimo Miguel
  • Geronimo Antonio
  • Geronimo Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adams

Brooks Hayes Lincoln Carter Emerson

If you choose Geronimo

Alejandro Cruz Lorenzo Isabella Valentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adams or Geronimo more popular?

Adams is more popular, ranked #3243 compared to Geronimo at #3408 in the United States.

What do Adams and Geronimo mean?

Adams means "son of Adam" (English origin). Geronimo means "sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Adams and Geronimo boy or girl names?

Adams is primarily a boy name. Geronimo is primarily a boy name.

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