Dam vs Pauline

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pauline

Girl #3,445 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small; humble"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English Christian Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,445
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Polly, Pauly, Lina

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Dam Rank #14,953
Pauline Rank #3,445

Pauline is more popular, ranked #3445 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

Pauline ___

  • Pauline Marie
  • Pauline Anne
  • Pauline Louise
  • Pauline Claire
  • Pauline Grace
  • Pauline Renée

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dam

Bram Sam Ham Ram Tam

If you choose Pauline

Colette Vivienne Claude Adèle Henri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dam or Pauline more popular?

Pauline is more popular, ranked #3445 compared to Dam at #14953 in the United States.

What do Dam and Pauline mean?

Dam means "to tame, subdue" (Old Norse origin). Pauline means "small; humble" (Latin origin).

Are Dam and Pauline boy or girl names?

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

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