Berkeley vs Dam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Berkeley

Boy #15,488 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"birch tree clearing"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #14,953 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to tame, subdue"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English

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Berkeley Rank #15,488

Dam Rank #14,953

Dam is more popular, ranked #14953 vs #15488 for Berkeley.

Is Berkeley or Dam more popular?

Dam is more popular, ranked #14953 compared to Berkeley at #15488 in the United States.

What do Berkeley and Dam mean?

Berkeley means "birch tree clearing" (Old English origin). Dam means "to tame, subdue" (Old Norse origin).

Are Berkeley and Dam boy or girl names?

Berkeley is primarily a boy name. Dam is primarily a boy name.