Dam vs Blanch

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 #15,775 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"white, fair"

Origin: Old French blanc

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Dam Rank #14,953

Blanch Rank #15,775

Dam is more popular, ranked #14953 vs #15775 for Blanch.

Is Dam or Blanch more popular?

Dam is more popular, ranked #14953 compared to Blanch at #15775 in the United States.

What do Dam and Blanch mean?

Dam means "to tame, subdue" (Old Norse origin). Blanch means "white, fair" (Old French blanc origin).

Are Dam and Blanch boy or girl names?

Dam is primarily a boy name. Blanch is primarily a boy name.