Dam vs Kelsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kelsey

Girl #670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Ceol's island, ship island"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#670
Total SSA Count
430
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kels

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Popularity Comparison

Dam Rank #14,953
Kelsey Rank #670

Kelsey is more popular, ranked #670 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

Kelsey ___

  • Kelsey Ann
  • Kelsey Marie
  • Kelsey Grace
  • Kelsey Lynn
  • Kelsey Jane
  • Kelsey Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dam

Bram Sam Ham Ram Tam

If you choose Kelsey

Ashley Brittany Megan Tyler Brandon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dam or Kelsey more popular?

Kelsey is more popular, ranked #670 compared to Dam at #14953 in the United States.

What do Dam and Kelsey mean?

Dam means "to tame, subdue" (Old Norse origin). Kelsey means "Ceol's island, ship island" (Old English origin).

Are Dam and Kelsey boy or girl names?

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

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