Amy vs Dam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amy

Boy #15,323 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, dearly loved"

Origin: Latin via French

English French American

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Boy #14,953 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to tame, subdue"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English

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Amy Rank #15,323

Dam Rank #14,953

Dam is more popular, ranked #14953 vs #15323 for Amy.

Is Amy or Dam more popular?

Dam is more popular, ranked #14953 compared to Amy at #15323 in the United States.

What do Amy and Dam mean?

Amy means "beloved, dearly loved" (Latin via French origin). Dam means "to tame, subdue" (Old Norse origin).

Are Amy and Dam boy or girl names?

Amy is primarily a boy name. Dam is primarily a boy name.