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Dam vs Dijon

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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Dijon

Boy #15,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Dijon, city in Burgundy France"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#15,374
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dam Rank #14,953
Dijon Rank #15,374

Dam is more popular, ranked #14953 vs #15374 for Dijon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dam or Dijon more popular?

Dam is more popular, ranked #14953 compared to Dijon at #15374 in the United States.

What do Dam and Dijon mean?

Dam means "to tame, subdue" (Old Norse origin). Dijon means "from Dijon, city in Burgundy France" (French origin).

Are Dam and Dijon boy or girl names?

Dam is primarily a boy name. Dijon is primarily a boy name.

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