Dam vs Yanick

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

✓ All Clear

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Onslow Emilia Lehman Eremy

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Yanick

Boy #15,012 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #15,012
Total SSA Count: 7
Nicknames: Yan, Yani, Yaniy

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Dasmine Eremy Nitesh Onslow

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Popularity Comparison

Dam Rank #14,953

Yanick Rank #15,012

Dam is more popular, ranked #14953 vs #15012 for Yanick.

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

Yanick ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dam or Yanick more popular?

Dam is more popular, ranked #14953 compared to Yanick at #15012 in the United States.

What do Dam and Yanick mean?

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

Are Dam and Yanick boy or girl names?

Dam is primarily a boy name. Yanick is primarily a boy name.

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