Dam vs Saddam

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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Onslow Eremy Emilia Atrick

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Saddam

Boy #14,812 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #14,812
Total SSA Count: 7
Nicknames: Sad, Sadd, Saddy

Playground Safety Score

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Dalante Dam Tolga Emilia

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Popularity Comparison

Dam Rank #14,953

Saddam Rank #14,812

Saddam is more popular, ranked #14812 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

Saddam ___

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dam or Saddam more popular?

Saddam is more popular, ranked #14812 compared to Dam at #14953 in the United States.

What do Dam and Saddam mean?

Dam means "to tame, subdue" (Old Norse origin).

Are Dam and Saddam boy or girl names?

Dam is primarily a boy name. Saddam is primarily a boy name.

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