Dam vs Dionysius

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

Dionysius

Boy #15,478 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"of Zeus (through Dionysus etymology)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Roman Early Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#15,478
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
5
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dam Rank #14,953
Dionysius Rank #15,478

Dam is more popular, ranked #14953 vs #15478 for Dionysius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dam or Dionysius more popular?

Dam is more popular, ranked #14953 compared to Dionysius at #15478 in the United States.

What do Dam and Dionysius mean?

Dam means "to tame, subdue" (Old Norse origin). Dionysius means "of Zeus (through Dionysus etymology)" (Greek origin).

Are Dam and Dionysius boy or girl names?

Dam is primarily a boy name. Dionysius is primarily a boy name.

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