Tri vs Dam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tri

Boy #14,515 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"knowledge, wisdom, intelligence"

Origin: Vietnamese/Sino-Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Asian-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,515
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Tri Rank #14,515
Dam Rank #14,953

Tri is more popular, ranked #14515 vs #14953 for Dam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tri or Dam more popular?

Tri is more popular, ranked #14515 compared to Dam at #14953 in the United States.

What do Tri and Dam mean?

Tri means "knowledge, wisdom, intelligence" (Vietnamese/Sino-Vietnamese origin). Dam means "to tame, subdue" (Old Norse origin).

Are Tri and Dam boy or girl names?

Tri is primarily a boy name. Dam is primarily a boy name.

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