Dam vs Gianna

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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Gianna

Girl #23 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#23
Total SSA Count
6,097
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gia, Gi

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Popularity Comparison

Dam Rank #14,953
Gianna Rank #23

Gianna is more popular, ranked #23 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

Gianna ___

  • Gianna Rose
  • Gianna Marie
  • Gianna Renee
  • Gianna Belle
  • Gianna Claire
  • Gianna Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dam

Bram Sam Ham Ram Tam

If you choose Gianna

Mia Lucia Marco Isabella Luca

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dam or Gianna more popular?

Gianna is more popular, ranked #23 compared to Dam at #14953 in the United States.

What do Dam and Gianna mean?

Dam means "to tame, subdue" (Old Norse origin). Gianna means "God is gracious" (Italian origin).

Are Dam and Gianna boy or girl names?

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

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