Adam
a-dam
US Popularity:167
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Son of red earth
Adam is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “son of red earth.” According to the Hebrew and Christian bibles, this is the first name ever given to a man. With that, you can rest assured your little one’s title is rich in culture and steeped in history to inspire him throughout life. Borne from ashes and dust, Adam comes from the Hebrew word adamah, meaning “ground,” “earth,” and “soil.” With a name inspired by the fundamentals of the earth, baby Adam can embrace life from the ground up, learning more and more about the world as he grows. Although rooted in faith, there are also many pop-culture figures named Adam, including Driver, Levine, Brody, and Sandler, each making their own unique mark on the name.
Famous People Named Adam
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Adam BrodyActor
- Adam Carollaradio personality
- Adam LevineMusician
- Adam SandlerActor
- Adam SilverBasketball Player
- Adam SmithEconomist
Adam Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Adam is currently #470 on The Bump
Boy:Adam is currently #128 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Adam is currently #167 in U.S. births
Boy:Adam is currently #65 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#167
in 2022
+ 7
from 2021
Sources
Abarim Publications, Adam, November 2023
Name Doctor, Adam
Behind the Name, Adam, June 2023
Online Etymology Dictionary, Adam, November 2022
IMBd, Top 10 Adams
Britannica, Adam and Eve, December 2023
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