Dam vs Tully

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 #15,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English

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Dam Rank #14,953

Tully Rank #15,133

Dam is more popular, ranked #14953 vs #15133 for Tully.

Is Dam or Tully more popular?

Dam is more popular, ranked #14953 compared to Tully at #15133 in the United States.

What do Dam and Tully mean?

Dam means "to tame, subdue" (Old Norse origin). Tully means "ruler of the people" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dam and Tully boy or girl names?

Dam is primarily a boy name. Tully is primarily a boy name.