Dam vs Amy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dam

Boy #14,953 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to tame, subdue"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English

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Boy #15,323 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, dearly loved"

Origin: Latin via French

English French American

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Dam Rank #14,953

Amy Rank #15,323

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

Is Dam or Amy more popular?

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

What do Dam and Amy mean?

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

Are Dam and Amy boy or girl names?

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