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Dam vs Darth

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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Darth

Boy #14,716 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dark lord (fictional Sith title)"

Origin: Modern fictional - Star Wars

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,716
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dam Rank #14,953
Darth Rank #14,716

Darth is more popular, ranked #14716 vs #14953 for Dam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dam or Darth more popular?

Darth is more popular, ranked #14716 compared to Dam at #14953 in the United States.

What do Dam and Darth mean?

Dam means "to tame, subdue" (Old Norse origin). Darth means "dark lord (fictional Sith title)" (Modern fictional - Star Wars origin).

Are Dam and Darth boy or girl names?

Dam is primarily a boy name. Darth is primarily a boy name.

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