Dam vs Kahlo

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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Kahlo

Girl #13,944 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"possibly derived from Karl, meaning free man"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Mexican Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,944
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dam Rank #14,953
Kahlo Rank #13,944

Kahlo is more popular, ranked #13944 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

Kahlo ___

  • Kahlo Frida
  • Kahlo Rosa
  • Kahlo Luna
  • Kahlo Valentina
  • Kahlo Soleil

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dam

Bram Sam Ham Ram Tam

If you choose Kahlo

Diego Frida Rivera Lucia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dam or Kahlo more popular?

Kahlo is more popular, ranked #13944 compared to Dam at #14953 in the United States.

What do Dam and Kahlo mean?

Dam means "to tame, subdue" (Old Norse origin). Kahlo means "possibly derived from Karl, meaning free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Dam and Kahlo boy or girl names?

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

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