Alanna vs Dam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alanna

Girl #289 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little child; dear child (endearment)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#289
Total SSA Count
1,096
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lanna, Lana, Allie

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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

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alanna Rank #289
Dam Rank #14,953

Alanna is more popular, ranked #289 vs #14953 for Dam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alanna ___

  • Alanna Rose
  • Alanna Marie
  • Alanna Grace
  • Alanna Kate
  • Alanna Claire
  • Alanna Jane

Dam ___

  • Dam Alexander
  • Dam James
  • Dam Michael
  • Dam Oliver
  • Dam Theodore

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alanna

Fiona Sienna Maeve Delaney Declan

If you choose Dam

Bram Sam Ham Ram Tam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alanna or Dam more popular?

Alanna is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Dam at #14953 in the United States.

What do Alanna and Dam mean?

Alanna means "little child; dear child (endearment)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Dam means "to tame, subdue" (Old Norse origin).

Are Alanna and Dam boy or girl names?

Alanna is primarily a girl name. Dam is primarily a boy name.

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