Adams
Meaning
"son of Adam"
Origin: English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,243
- Total SSA Count
- 37
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Adam, Ad
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"son of Adam"
Origin: English
"lord, nobleman"
Origin: Spanish/French
Adams is more popular, ranked #3243 vs #3277 for Marquez.
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Adams is more popular, ranked #3243 compared to Marquez at #3277 in the United States.
Adams means "son of Adam" (English origin). Marquez means "lord, nobleman" (Spanish/French origin).
Adams is primarily a boy name. Marquez is primarily a boy name.