Tam

Q: Is Tam a boy or girl name?

Tam is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #20533, and as a girl name it ranks #12220.

Q: How popular is the name Tam?

Tam is ranked #20533 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ t-AM ]

Boy Name #20,533 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Tam is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced t-AM.

Parents who love the name Tam often also consider Ferrin, Elaine, .

Popularity Over Time

#20,533

Current Rank

Peaked 1982 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #20,533
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Tamir #1831 Tamim #2183

Middle Name Ideas

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Tam David

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Tam Asher

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Tam Aiden

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Tam Dean

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Tam Dylan

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Tam Chase

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Tam Ethan

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Tam Ace

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Also a Girl Name

Tam is also used as a girl name, ranked #12220.

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Similar Names

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Ferrin Boy Irish Gaelic Elaine Boy Welsh/Greek Eldren Boy Old English Doug Boy Scottish Gaelic Fielden Boy Old English

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tam

Is Tam a boy or girl name?

Tam is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #20533. As a girl name, it is ranked #12220. Tam is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Tam?

Tam is pronounced t-AM.

How popular is the name Tam?

Tam is currently ranked #20533 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Tam a common or rare name?

Tam is an uncommon name, ranked #20533 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Tam

Tam is a boy name .

Is Tam a boy or girl name? Tam is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,533 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #12,220. Tam is more commonly used as a girl name.

Tam is currently ranked #20,533 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Tam include Tamir, Tamim . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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