Chantal vs Dam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chantal

Girl #6,962 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,962
Total SSA Count: 17
Nicknames: Cha, Chan, Chany

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Graylynn Maika Tovah Irelia

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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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Popularity Comparison

Chantal Rank #6,962

Dam Rank #14,953

Chantal is more popular, ranked #6962 vs #14953 for Dam.

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Middle Name Pairings

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Dam ___

Dam Alexander
Dam James
Dam Michael
Dam Oliver
Dam Theodore

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chantal or Dam more popular?

Chantal is more popular, ranked #6962 compared to Dam at #14953 in the United States.

What do Chantal and Dam mean?

Dam means "to tame, subdue" (Old Norse origin).

Are Chantal and Dam boy or girl names?

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

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