Dam vs Esam

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

✓ All Clear

Similar Names

Atrick Dasmine
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Popularity Comparison

Dam Rank #14,953
Esam Rank #14,842

Esam is more popular, ranked #14842 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

Esam ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dam or Esam more popular?

Esam is more popular, ranked #14842 compared to Dam at #14953 in the United States.

What do Dam and Esam mean?

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

Are Dam and Esam boy or girl names?

Dam is primarily a boy name. Esam is primarily a boy name.

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