Jinx vs Dame

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jinx

Boy #25,116 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a magical charm or spell; also a curse"

Origin: English from Greek

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #24,934 Most Popular

23 High Risk

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Jinx Rank #25,116

Dame Rank #24,934

Dame is more popular, ranked #24934 vs #25116 for Jinx.

Is Jinx or Dame more popular?

Dame is more popular, ranked #24934 compared to Jinx at #25116 in the United States.

What do Jinx and Dame mean?

Jinx means "a magical charm or spell; also a curse" (English from Greek origin).

Are Jinx and Dame boy or girl names?

Jinx is primarily a boy name. Dame is primarily a boy name.