Born from scripture, from prophets and kings, from the pages of holy books and the bedside of the dying who gave their children biblical names. The meaning carries weight: Hebrew, 'earth' or 'red clay'; first man in Genesis. This is a name that doesn't hide its significance—it carries meaning the way a stone carries weight, fundamental and present and undeniable. For centuries it has belonged equally to kings and farmers, to the famous and the forgotten, to emperors and ordinary fathers. The name contains multitudes—there is no single template for a person who bears it, which is exactly why it endures so faithfully across generations.
Currently sits at rank 100, maintaining a steady and consistent presence among parents seeking something with real depth and substance. The name carries particular appeal: it works equally well on a five-year-old in a soccer uniform and a forty-five-year-old in a courtroom. Boys named this grow into men without needing to reinvent themselves, without outgrowing the name they were given. It moves smoothly from childhood to adulthood.
Two syllables in natural balance—neither apologizing, both necessary. The name lands with equal weight on each syllable, creating a rhythm that feels inevitable. It pairs naturally with names like Myles, Colton, and Xavier—names of similar weight and character that complement rather than compete. There is something about a boy named Adam: he listens more than he talks, notices details that others miss, remembers people. He becomes the man others instinctively trust, the one you turn toward when you need honesty or genuine attention.
Popularity
1880 to today
US SSA data. Lower rank number means more popular. A flat line at the top of the chart means the name did not rank in the top 1000.
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