Dam vs Shanav

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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Nitesh Onslow Atrick Lehman

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Shanav

Boy #14,969 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #14,969
Total SSA Count: 7
Nicknames: Sha, Shan, Shany

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Dam Lehman Dasmine

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Popularity Comparison

Dam Rank #14,953

Shanav Rank #14,969

Dam is more popular, ranked #14953 vs #14969 for Shanav.

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

Shanav ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dam or Shanav more popular?

Dam is more popular, ranked #14953 compared to Shanav at #14969 in the United States.

What do Dam and Shanav mean?

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

Are Dam and Shanav boy or girl names?

Dam is primarily a boy name. Shanav is primarily a boy name.

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