Adam
Adam: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈædəm/ · /ˈadəm/
Meaning and origin of Adam
- A male given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
From Middle English Adam, from Old English Adam, from Latin Adam, Adamus, from Ancient Greek Ἀδάμ (Adám), Ἄδαμος (Ádamos), from Biblical Hebrew אָדָם (adam, “earth, man, soil, light brown”), from אדמה (adamah, “red earth, ground”).
How popular is Adam?
Since 1880, 2,075 girls and 580,378 boys in the U.S. have been named Adam (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1007 in 1984. Its highest rank for boys was #18 in 1983. In 2025 it ranked #101 for boys, with 3,511 babies given the name.
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Adam FAQ
What does the name Adam mean?
A male given name from Hebrew. From Middle English Adam, from Old English Adam, from Latin Adam, Adamus, from Ancient Greek Ἀδάμ (Adám), Ἄδαμος (Ádamos), from Biblical Hebrew אָדָם (adam, “earth, man, soil, light brown”), from אדמה (adamah, “red earth, ground”).
What is the origin of the name Adam?
Adam is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Adam?
Since 1880, 2,075 girls and 580,378 boys in the U.S. have been named Adam (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1007 in 1984. Its highest rank for boys was #18 in 1983. In 2025 it ranked #101 for boys, with 3,511 babies given the name.
Is Adam a boy or girl name?
Adam is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 2,075 girls and 580,378 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.