Dam vs Emilie

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

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Emilie

Girl #1,386 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, industrious"

Origin: Latin Aemilius/aemulus

Cultural Roots

French German Scandinavian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,386
Total SSA Count
162
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Mili

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Popularity Comparison

Dam Rank #14,953
Emilie Rank #1,386

Emilie is more popular, ranked #1386 vs #14953 for Dam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dam ___

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

Emilie ___

  • Emilie Rose
  • Emilie Claire
  • Emilie Louise
  • Emilie Grace
  • Emilie Marie
  • Emilie Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dam

Bram Sam Ham Ram Tam

If you choose Emilie

Charlotte Sophie Elise Hugo Louis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dam or Emilie more popular?

Emilie is more popular, ranked #1386 compared to Dam at #14953 in the United States.

What do Dam and Emilie mean?

Dam means "to tame, subdue" (Old Norse origin). Emilie means "rival, industrious" (Latin Aemilius/aemulus origin).

Are Dam and Emilie boy or girl names?

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

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