Dam vs Keyshone

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dam Rank #14,953
Keyshone Rank #15,120

Dam is more popular, ranked #14953 vs #15120 for Keyshone.

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

Keyshone ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dam

Bram Sam Ham Ram Tam

If you choose Keyshone

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dam or Keyshone more popular?

Dam is more popular, ranked #14953 compared to Keyshone at #15120 in the United States.

What do Dam and Keyshone mean?

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

Are Dam and Keyshone boy or girl names?

Dam is primarily a boy name. Keyshone is primarily a boy name.

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