Adan vs Amiri

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adan

Boy #496 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, human being"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Arabic Hebrew Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#496
Total SSA Count
620
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ad, Dan

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Amiri

Boy #536 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Swahili Arabic African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#536
Total SSA Count
556
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mir, Ami

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adan Rank #496
Amiri Rank #536

Adan is more popular, ranked #496 vs #536 for Amiri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adan ___

  • Adan Luis
  • Adan Miguel
  • Adan Carlos
  • Adan José
  • Adan Alejandro
  • Adan Rafael

Amiri ___

  • Amiri James
  • Amiri Cole
  • Amiri Rashid
  • Amiri Elijah
  • Amiri Zane
  • Amiri Leon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adan

Eva Sofia Mateo Valentina Diego

If you choose Amiri

Zara Kai Naomi Isaiah Leila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adan or Amiri more popular?

Adan is more popular, ranked #496 compared to Amiri at #536 in the United States.

What do Adan and Amiri mean?

Adan means "man, human being" (Hebrew origin). Amiri means "prince, commander" (Arabic origin).

Are Adan and Amiri boy or girl names?

Adan is primarily a boy name. Amiri is primarily a boy name.

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