Dam vs Princess

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

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Princess

Girl #1,145 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"royal daughter, daughter of a king"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Nigerian Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,145
Total SSA Count
211
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Priss, Princy

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Popularity Comparison

Dam Rank #14,953
Princess Rank #1,145

Princess is more popular, ranked #1145 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

Princess ___

  • Princess Grace
  • Princess Divine
  • Princess Marie
  • Princess Faith
  • Princess Amara
  • Princess Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dam

Bram Sam Ham Ram Tam

If you choose Princess

Prince Diamond Royal Glory Treasure

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dam or Princess more popular?

Princess is more popular, ranked #1145 compared to Dam at #14953 in the United States.

What do Dam and Princess mean?

Dam means "to tame, subdue" (Old Norse origin). Princess means "royal daughter, daughter of a king" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Dam and Princess boy or girl names?

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

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