Addam
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Addam is a Hebrew name meaning “earth”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Addam
Addam is a variant form of the Hebrew name Adam, meaning 'earth' or 'man'. The name is historically rooted in the Book of Genesis, where it is presented as the name of the first human being created from the dust of the ground. The use of this specific spelling variant reflects the phonetic and orthographic variations that emerged as names were transmitted across different languages and cultural groups. It maintains the foundational significance associated with the original Hebrew term regarding humanity's terrestrial origin.
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Gender Usage of the Name Addam
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Addam is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. The available records provide a reasonable indication of current usage.
Popularity of the Name Addam
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Addam is listed under Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 44.2M births |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 1 in every 8.10M births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 651K births |
| Australia | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 43.7M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Addam ranked #13,088 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #5,623 in 2024 — a drop of 7,465 places. Addam shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,387 in 1971. Its lowest recorded position was #13,088 in 2025. Over the last 14 years (2011–2025) the name fell -7169 places (from #5,919 to #13,088).
Name StyleMethodology
Addam is classified as Vintage Boy Names because its historical peak was 1983, followed by a decline to 0% of that peak and a recent recovery to 3x the preceding level.Characteristics of the Name Addam
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- A — Boy Names Starting with A
- Ends with
- m — Boy Names Ending in “m”
Name AestheticMethodology
Addam contains two syllables with an initial stress, offering a heavy, grounded sound. The name serves as a direct, albeit varied, reference to Adam from the Biblical Book of Genesis. This ancient, foundational connection contributes to an Elegant & Timeless, traditional aesthetic.
Middle Names For Addam
Middle names used with AddamMethodology
Addam is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Addam Wayne · Addam Patric · Addam Wellington · Addam Micah · Addam TroyView all 13 boy middle names.
Middle name suggestions for AddamMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Addam is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Addam Joseph · Addam Junior · Addam Gerald · Addam Justin · Addam Julius. View all 175 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Addam
Sound Like Addam Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Adam · Adem · Aadam · View all 20 names
Spelled Like Addam Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Addai · Adham
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Anthony · Andrew · Alexander · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Addam Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: William · Adam · Liam · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Addam”
Dictionary Meaning of "Addam"Methodology
alternative form of arram
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How to Spell Addam in ASL
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