Adam Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Adam Name at a Glance

Name	Adam
Meaning	Of the red earth.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Adam Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Adam means “Of the red earth”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Adam Name Origin

Our database records Adam under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Adam a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Adam is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Adam

When considering Adam for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.