Dam vs Keari

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

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Popularity Comparison

Dam Rank #14,953
Keari Rank #4,069

Keari is more popular, ranked #4069 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

Keari ___

  • Keari Rose
  • Keari Grace
  • Keari Maeve
  • Keari Fiona
  • Keari Brigid
  • Keari Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dam

Bram Sam Ham Ram Tam

If you choose Keari

Declan Fionnuala Cormac Siobhan Ronan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dam or Keari more popular?

Keari is more popular, ranked #4069 compared to Dam at #14953 in the United States.

What do Dam and Keari mean?

Dam means "to tame, subdue" (Old Norse origin). Keari means "dark one, little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dam and Keari boy or girl names?

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

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