Adam
AD-um
Average rank #52 across 7 countries
Etymology
Meaning & origin
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This is the Hebrew word for "man". It could be ultimately derived from Hebrew אדם ('adam) meaning "to be red", referring to the ruddy colour of human skin, or from Akkadian adamu meaning "to make".
Popularity
How popular is Adam?
🏴 England & Wales
#35
in 2024
🏴 Scotland
#32
in 2025
🇮🇪 Ireland
#20
in 2025
🇺🇸 USA
#101
in 2025
🇦🇺 Australia
#72
in 2025
🇨🇦 Canada
#14
in 2024
🇳🇿 New Zealand
#88
in 2025
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