Names That Mean Adam

Edison

English

"son of Edith or Adam"

This rhythmic last-name-first-name projects the creativity and inventiveness of Thomas Edison. It's an English surname deriving from either Adam or Eda, a medieval diminutive of Edith. Q. Why is it…

Eason

Scottish surname

"son of Adam"

Scottish names that started as surnames are a class unto themselves. This old Scottish surname name debuted on the US Top 1000 in 2016 -- bolstered, no doubt, by the extreme popularity of Easton,…

Addison

English

"son of Adam"

Despite its origin as a patronymic meaning "son of Adam", Addison really caught on for baby girls in the US around the turn of the millennium, following in Madison's footsteps to peak at #11 in 2007…

Adarius

Invented name, combination of Adam and Darius

"man possessing goodness"

Adarius is an invented name combination name, created from the A- prefix - or from Adam - and the name Darius. This could give it the meaning, "man possessing goodness". This name is most common in…

Edinson

Variation of Edison, English

"son of Edith or Adam"

Uruguayan footballer Edinson Cavani gave his unique first name a boost following the 2022 World Cup.

Add

Diminutive of Adam or Adolph

Abstract painter Ad Reinhardt, né Adolph, gave his short name a lot of artistic cred, but it remained securely a nickname. The extra "d" in this version helps it stand on its own, for better or worse.

Eónan

Irish

"little Adam"

Same problem as Eóin -- squared.