Adam

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    Origin:
  • Hebrew: Son of the red earth
Description:
The name Adam has been around forever—and that's not an exaggeration. Biblically, Adam was the first human being created by God. It was a very popular name to give firstborns in the Middle Ages. While the name may have fallen out of vogue recently, giving way to more popular A names like Aiden, Adam will always remain a classic.
Popularity:
How popular is Adam? Here's how many babies were named Adam over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Addam   •   Adem
International Variations:
Aatami   •   Adan   •   Addis   •   Adhamh   •   Adne   •   Akamu   •   Damek
Famous Namesakes:
Actor Adam Sandler, Singer Adam Lambert, Singer Adam Levine, British pop singer Adam Ant, Scottish philospher Adam Smith
Celebrity Babies:
Son of Alan Arkin, Son of Leonard Nimoy, Son of Maurice Gibb
Syllables:
2
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