Dam vs Nitesh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nitesh

Boy #15,071 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lord of the right path"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#15,071
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nit, Nitu

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dam Rank #14,953
Nitesh Rank #15,071

Dam is more popular, ranked #14953 vs #15071 for Nitesh.

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

Nitesh ___

  • Nitesh Kumar
  • Nitesh Raj
  • Nitesh Dev
  • Nitesh Prem

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dam

Bram Sam Ham Ram Tam

If you choose Nitesh

Priya Aryan Dhruv Kavya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dam or Nitesh more popular?

Dam is more popular, ranked #14953 compared to Nitesh at #15071 in the United States.

What do Dam and Nitesh mean?

Dam means "to tame, subdue" (Old Norse origin). Nitesh means "lord of the right path" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Dam and Nitesh boy or girl names?

Dam is primarily a boy name. Nitesh is primarily a boy name.

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