What does the name Adam mean?

The name Adam means "Man, of the earth".

What is the origin of the name Adam?

Adam is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 3,497 babies were named Adam in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Adam is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 3,497 ↘

All-Time Total: 573,956

Peak Year: 1984

Adam is of Hebrew origin, derived from the word "adamah" meaning "earth" or "red earth."

Boy names closely related to Adam

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Girl names closely related to Adam

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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