Dam vs Mena

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
Mena Rank #5,913

Mena is more popular, ranked #5913 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

Mena ___

  • Mena Rose
  • Mena Grace
  • Mena Claire
  • Mena Sophia
  • Mena Louise
  • Mena Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dam

Bram Sam Ham Ram Tam

If you choose Mena

Nina Lena Cleo Zara Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dam or Mena more popular?

Mena is more popular, ranked #5913 compared to Dam at #14953 in the United States.

What do Dam and Mena mean?

Dam means "to tame, subdue" (Old Norse origin). Mena means "harbor, port" (Arabic origin).

Are Dam and Mena boy or girl names?

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

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