adam

Pronunciation
AY-dəm

Gender
male

Origin

Biblical, Hebrew

Ranking

  102 (as of 2023)

Meaning: Man; Son of red earth

Adam, the 54th most popular boy's name for births between 1924 and 2023, is either derived from the Hebrew word for "man" or the Hebrew word 'adam, meaning "to be red." In the Old Testament, Adam was the first human created by God and is commonly depicted alongside his female counterpart, Eve. Today, it's a name worn by Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine, actor-director-comedian Adam Sandler and actor Adam Scott.

Famous People Named Adam

  Adam Sandler

  Famous comedian and actor known for family-friendly movies

  Adam Levine

  Lead singer of the band Maroon 5 and a coach on The Voice

  Adam Rippon

  Olympic figure skater known for his inspiring journey and advocacy

  Adam Driver

  Actor known for diverse roles and his service in the U.S. Marine Corps

  Adam Peaty

  Olympic swimmer known for breaking world records

  Adam Savage

  Co-host of MythBusters, inspiring curiosity and science learning

  Adam Goodes

  Australian footballer and advocate for against racism

  Adam Yauch

  Member of the Beastie Boys and advocate for Tibetan freedom

  Adam West

  Actor known for playing Batman in the 1960s TV series

  Adam Cole

  Professional wrestler known for his sportsmanship and dedication

Famous Media with people Named Adam

    Adam Strange

    A DC Comics superhero known for his adventures in space  

    Adam the Woo

    A YouTube personality known for exploring abandoned places and theme parks  

    Adam's Rib

    A classic comedy film about a married couple who are lawyers on opposite sides of a case  

    Adam Warlock

    A Marvel Comics character known for his cosmic powers and adventures  

    Adam of Eternia

    The alter ego of He-Man in the Masters of the Universe series  

    Adam (from the Bible)

    A biblical figure known as the first man created according to religious texts  

    Adam Young

    The main character in the TV show 'Good Omens', who is a young boy with a unique destiny  

    Adam's Apples

    A Danish film about a neo-Nazi sentenced to community service in a church  

    Adam Maitland

    A character from the movie 'Beetlejuice', who becomes a ghost with his wife  

    Adam Jensen

    A character from the video game series 'Deus Ex', known for his augmented abilities