Dam vs Markise

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 #15,106 Most Popular

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Dam Rank #14,953

Markise Rank #15,106

Dam is more popular, ranked #14953 vs #15106 for Markise.

Is Dam or Markise more popular?

Dam is more popular, ranked #14953 compared to Markise at #15106 in the United States.

What do Dam and Markise mean?

Dam means "to tame, subdue" (Old Norse origin).

Are Dam and Markise boy or girl names?

Dam is primarily a boy name. Markise is primarily a boy name.