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Dam vs Allah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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

Popularity Comparison

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dam or Allah more popular?

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

What do Dam and Allah mean?

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

Are Dam and Allah boy or girl names?

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

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