Adam-James
Hebrew · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Adam-James
Adam-James combines two Hebrew names: Adam means "man" or "from the earth" (from *adamah*, earth), and James derives from Yakov/Jacob meaning "supplanter" (from the Hebrew *ya'aqov*).
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Etymology
Adam-James combines two Hebrew names: Adam means "man" or "from the earth" (from *adamah*, earth), and James derives from Yakov/Jacob meaning "supplanter" (from the Hebrew *ya'aqov*). The hyphenated combination is primarily used in English-speaking Christian cultures, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom since the 20th century, with no significant ancient historical precedent as a compound name.
Adam-James currently ranks #4,608 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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