This post contains affiliate links.
At a Glance
- Meaning
- Man; earth/ground
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- AD-um
Adam is a Hebrew name meaning "man" or "earth/ground," and it's been used steadily since SSA records began in 1880. It falls under the timeless, classic style, pronounced AD-um. For a parent looking for a name with a long, continuous history rather than a passing trend, Adam fits that description directly.
Meaning & Origin of Adam
Meaning: Man; earth/ground.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Adam
AD-umIPA /ˈædəm/
Popularity of Adam
Adam peaked at #18 in 1983 with 23,489 babies given the name, and by 2024 it ranked #100 with 3,497 — still solidly in use, just well off its high point four decades ago.
Names Like Adam
These names share Adam’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Adam mean?
Man; earth/ground. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Adam?
Adam is pronounced AD-um (IPA: /ˈædəm/).
Is Adam a popular name right now?
Adam peaked at #18 in 1983 and is ranked #100 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
Make Adam Name Art
Free printable nursery art for Adam, pre-loaded below — pick a layout, palette, and font, then download a print-ready PNG.
📊 How popular is Adam? See the full popularity history, trend data, and ranking since 1880 with our free Baby Name Popularity Checker.
🎲 Think you know your baby names? Take the quiz!
📱 The Baby Names app is here
Swipe names, match with your partner the moment you both say yes, and claim a free Name Art print of your winner. Free to download. See all our apps →
