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Addam

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How to Pronounce Addam

Pronounced AD-uhm /ˈæd.əm/High

Meaning: A variant spelling of Adam, from the Hebrew adam, 'earth; man' — the first man in the biblical account. The doubled -dd is decorative.Low

In 30 seconds: A respelling of Adam: Addam means 'earth; man' (said 'AD-uhm'). Classic root, modern spelling.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA variant spelling of Adam, from the Hebrew adam, 'earth; man' — the first man in the biblical account. The doubled -dd is decorative.
U.S. rank (2023)#12258 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1984
Total births (all-time)≈ 748

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198419652023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Addam is a variant of Adam, from the Hebrew adam, 'earth; man,' the first man in the biblical account. It keeps that ancient meaning in a slightly modern spelling — rare in the U.S. beside the standard Adam (said 'AD-uhm').

It appears only rarely, next to the far more common Adam. Rare, classic-rooted, and grounded.

Did you know? Addam simply respells Adam, the Hebrew for 'earth; man' and the name of the first man in Scripture — the extra -d giving a modern finish (said 'AD-uhm').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Addam — Adam variant; Hebrew 'earth; man'

Variations

AdamAdemAadam

Nicknames

AdAddy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Addam mean?

Addam is a form of Adam, from the Hebrew for 'earth; man' — the first man in Scripture.

How do you pronounce Addam?

It's said AD-uhm /ˈæd.əm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Addam a boy or girl name?

Addam is a boy's name.

How popular is Addam?

Addam is rare in the U.S., beside the common Adam.

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