Chloe vs Dam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chloe

Girl #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young green shoot"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20
Total SSA Count
6,385
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Chlo

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Chloe Rank #20
Dam Rank #14,953

Chloe is more popular, ranked #20 vs #14953 for Dam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chloe ___

  • Chloe Grace
  • Chloe Rose
  • Chloe Anne
  • Chloe Jane
  • Chloe Marie
  • Chloe Elise

Dam ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Chloe

Ethan Noah Sophie Emma Jake

If you choose Dam

Bram Sam Ham Ram Tam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chloe or Dam more popular?

Chloe is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Dam at #14953 in the United States.

What do Chloe and Dam mean?

Chloe means "young green shoot" (Greek origin). Dam means "to tame, subdue" (Old Norse origin).

Are Chloe and Dam boy or girl names?

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

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