Dam vs Meher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meher

Girl #3,853 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, benevolence"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Zoroastrian Indian Parsi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,853
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mehr

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Popularity Comparison

Dam Rank #14,953
Meher Rank #3,853

Meher is more popular, ranked #3853 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

Meher ___

  • Meher Noor
  • Meher Alia
  • Meher Zara
  • Meher Farida
  • Meher Shirin
  • Meher Nasrin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dam

Bram Sam Ham Ram Tam

If you choose Meher

Darius Cyrus Yasmin Aryaman Fara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dam or Meher more popular?

Meher is more popular, ranked #3853 compared to Dam at #14953 in the United States.

What do Dam and Meher mean?

Dam means "to tame, subdue" (Old Norse origin). Meher means "sun, benevolence" (Persian origin).

Are Dam and Meher boy or girl names?

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

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