Dam vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dam Rank #14,953
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dam

Bram Sam Ham Ram Tam

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dam or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dam at #14953 in the United States.

What do Dam and James mean?

Dam means "to tame, subdue" (Old Norse origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dam and James boy or girl names?

Dam is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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