Dam vs Lorraine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lorraine

Girl #1,416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the kingdom of Lothar"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

French English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,416
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lori, Lorri, Lorie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dam Rank #14,953
Lorraine Rank #1,416

Lorraine is more popular, ranked #1416 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

Lorraine ___

  • Lorraine Marie
  • Lorraine Anne
  • Lorraine Elizabeth
  • Lorraine Grace
  • Lorraine Jean
  • Lorraine Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dam

Bram Sam Ham Ram Tam

If you choose Lorraine

Marlene Arlene Paulette Colette Francine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dam or Lorraine more popular?

Lorraine is more popular, ranked #1416 compared to Dam at #14953 in the United States.

What do Dam and Lorraine mean?

Dam means "to tame, subdue" (Old Norse origin). Lorraine means "from the kingdom of Lothar" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Dam and Lorraine boy or girl names?

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

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