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Alternatives to Adam

Adam is one of the oldest boy names in the book – literally! It's a true classic, with a warm, friendly appeal. If you're looking for a boy name that shares these great qualities, but feels a little fresher, this is the list for you.

We've rounded up some of the best alternatives to Adam, from fellow Biblical boy names like Abel and Asher, to names that share Adam's cool, laid-back charm, like Eben and Ellis.

Browse our full list of ideas for awesome alternatives to Adam here.

Rowan

Meaning: rowan tree; little redhead

Origin:Scottish and Irish
35
Ellis

Meaning: benevolent

Origin:English surname derived from Elijah or Elias or Welsh
56
Ethan

Meaning: strong, firm

Origin:Hebrew
13
Levi

Meaning: joined, attached

Origin:Hebrew
71
Samson

Meaning: sun

Origin:Hebrew
420
Miles

Meaning: soldier or merciful

Origin:English form of Milo
24
Gideon

Meaning: hewer; or, having a stump for a hand

Origin:Hebrew
68
Theo

Meaning: gift of God

Origin:Diminutive of Theodore
36
Asher

Meaning: fortunate, blessed, happy one

Origin:Hebrew
53
Owen

Meaning: young warrior; well-born

Origin:Welsh
74
Caleb

Meaning: devotion to God

Origin:Hebrew
28
Liam

Meaning: resolute protection

Origin:Irish short form of William
200
Jonah

Meaning: dove

Origin:Hebrew
169
Bram

Meaning: father of multitudes

Origin:Dutch variation of Abraham
482
Abel

Meaning: breath

Origin:Hebrew
156
Calvin

Meaning: bald, hairless

Origin:Latin
129
Micah

Meaning: who is like the Lord

Origin:Hebrew
143
Ruben

Meaning: behold, a son

Origin:Hebrew
662
Asa

Meaning: healer; born in the morning

Origin:Hebrew; Japanese
204
Evan

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:Welsh variation of John
371