Adam

Meaning of Adam

The name Adam means "man" or "human being." It's often interpreted as referring to the first man created in religious stories.

Adam has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Adam

Adam has held fairly steady, sitting around #101 in 2025 after peaking at #45 in 2000.

Notable people named Adam

• Adam Sandler
  Comedian and actor
• Adam Levine
  Singer, The Voice coach
• Adam West
  Actor, Batman portrayer
• Adam Smith
  Economist, "Wealth of Nations"
• Adam Carolla
  Comedian, radio host

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Questions about the name Adam

What does the name Adam mean?

Adam means the name adam means "man" or "human being." it's often interpreted as referring to the first man created in religious stories, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Adam a boy's or a girl's name?

Adam is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Adam?

In 2025, Adam ranked #101 for boys, down from #100 the year before.

When was Adam most popular?

Adam peaked at #45 in 2000.