Dam vs Tully

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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Tully

Girl #3,933 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"people mighty, powerful nation"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,933
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tull

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dam Rank #14,953
Tully Rank #3,933

Tully is more popular, ranked #3933 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

Tully ___

  • Tully Rose
  • Tully Mae
  • Tully Ann
  • Tully Jane
  • Tully Faye
  • Tully Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dam

Bram Sam Ham Ram Tam

If you choose Tully

Molly Calla Brinn Fergus Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dam or Tully more popular?

Tully is more popular, ranked #3933 compared to Dam at #14953 in the United States.

What do Dam and Tully mean?

Dam means "to tame, subdue" (Old Norse origin). Tully means "people mighty, powerful nation" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dam and Tully boy or girl names?

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

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