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Allah vs Dam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allah

Boy #16,299 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"The God, The Divine"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Middle Eastern North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16,299
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Dam

Boy #14,953 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to tame, subdue"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,953
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Allah Rank #16,299
Dam Rank #14,953

Dam is more popular, ranked #14953 vs #16299 for Allah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allah or Dam more popular?

Dam is more popular, ranked #14953 compared to Allah at #16299 in the United States.

What do Allah and Dam mean?

Allah means "The God, The Divine" (Arabic origin). Dam means "to tame, subdue" (Old Norse origin).

Are Allah and Dam boy or girl names?

Allah is primarily a boy name. Dam is primarily a boy name.

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