Dam vs Jaisen

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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Onslow Roney Emilia Lehman

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Jaisen

Boy #14,973 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #14,973
Total SSA Count: 7
Nicknames: Jai, Jais, Jaisy

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Dasmine Emilia Onslow Roney

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Popularity Comparison

Dam Rank #14,953

Jaisen Rank #14,973

Dam is more popular, ranked #14953 vs #14973 for Jaisen.

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Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dam ___

Dam Alexander
Dam James
Dam Michael
Dam Oliver
Dam Theodore

Jaisen ___

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dam or Jaisen more popular?

Dam is more popular, ranked #14953 compared to Jaisen at #14973 in the United States.

What do Dam and Jaisen mean?

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

Are Dam and Jaisen boy or girl names?

Dam is primarily a boy name. Jaisen is primarily a boy name.

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