Daian vs Dam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Daian Rank #14,866
Dam Rank #14,953

Daian is more popular, ranked #14866 vs #14953 for Dam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daian ___

No pairings available yet.

Dam ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daian or Dam more popular?

Daian is more popular, ranked #14866 compared to Dam at #14953 in the United States.

What do Daian and Dam mean?

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

Are Daian and Dam boy or girl names?

Daian is primarily a boy name. Dam is primarily a boy name.

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