Onslow vs Dam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Onslow

Boy #15,100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Ōn's hill; from the hill of Ōn"

Origin: Old English

English British

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Boy #14,953 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to tame, subdue"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English

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Onslow Rank #15,100

Dam Rank #14,953

Dam is more popular, ranked #14953 vs #15100 for Onslow.

Is Onslow or Dam more popular?

Dam is more popular, ranked #14953 compared to Onslow at #15100 in the United States.

What do Onslow and Dam mean?

Onslow means "Ōn's hill; from the hill of Ōn" (Old English origin). Dam means "to tame, subdue" (Old Norse origin).

Are Onslow and Dam boy or girl names?

Onslow is primarily a boy name. Dam is primarily a boy name.