Dam vs Noah

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
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dam

Bram Sam Ham Ram Tam

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dam or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Dam at #14953 in the United States.

What do Dam and Noah mean?

Dam means "to tame, subdue" (Old Norse origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dam and Noah boy or girl names?

Dam is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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