Dam vs Della

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 #14,461 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Old High German

American English

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Dam Rank #14,953

Della Rank #14,461

Della is more popular, ranked #14461 vs #14953 for Dam.

Is Dam or Della more popular?

Della is more popular, ranked #14461 compared to Dam at #14953 in the United States.

What do Dam and Della mean?

Dam means "to tame, subdue" (Old Norse origin). Della means "noble, of noble kind" (Old High German origin).

Are Dam and Della boy or girl names?

Dam is primarily a boy name. Della is primarily a boy name.