Adam
Adam comes from the Hebrew "adam," meaning man or human — and from "adamah," meaning earth or ground. In the Hebrew Bible, Adam was the first man, formed from the dust of the earth by God. The name thus literally means "earth-man" — a reminder of our origin in the soil. The name has been continuously used for over 3,000 years. Adam was a top-50 American name from 1970 to 2000, peaking at #22 in 1984. Adam Smith (1723-1790), the Scottish economist whose "The Wealth of Nations" (1776) founded modern economics, is one of the most influential thinkers in history. Adam (the first man in Genesis) gave the name unmatched religious prestige. I find Adam has a brisk, slightly biblical quality — the single syllable is direct, and the "d" ending gives it weight. Adam Sandler (born 1966), the actor-comedian, and Adam Driver (born 1983), the actor known for "Star Wars" and "Marriage Story," gave the name contemporary visibility. Adam is a male name of Hebrew origin that means "Man, earth (from adamah)". Brisk, biblical, and direct. The name sounds approachable. Adams tend to be steady. US top 50 from 1970-2000. Now top 100. Well-known people named Adam include Adam (biblical), Adam Smith (economist), Adam Sandler (actor), Adam Driver (actor). Common variations and related forms of Adam include Adan (Spanish), Adam (used across languages), Addie (nickname), Adi (Hebrew short).