Dom

♂ Boy

Pronounced DOM /ˈdɑm/High

Meaning: Short form of Dominic — Latin dominicus, 'of the Lord' — Fast-family famousHigh

In 30 seconds: Family, in one syllable: Dom clips Dominic — 'of the Lord' — and Vin Diesel's Toretto made it gearhead gospel. Quarter-mile devotion.

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Origin HighLatin

MeaningShort form of Dominic — Latin dominicus, 'of the Lord' — Fast-family famous

U.S. rank (2024)#3811 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births29 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 392

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Dom is the short form of Dominic — Latin dominicus, 'belonging to the Lord', the Sunday-child name. Cinema's Toretto and champagne's monk pour it freely.

It registers thinly as standalone. Rare, Lord's-own at the root, and torque-rich.

Did you know? Dom Toretto preached 'family' through ten Fast films — and Dom Pérignon, the monk, allegedly tasted stars; one clip, two legends.

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name — Dominic — root etymology

Variations

DominicDominickDomenico

Nicknames

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If you like Dom…

Dominic— the full Sunday-born classic

Nico— a fellow Italian clip

Leo— the companion one-beat lion

Gio— another snappy Italian short

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dom mean?

Dom is short for Dominic, Latin for 'of the Lord'.

How do you pronounce Dom?

It's said DOM /ˈdɑm/ — a single syllable.

Is Dom a boy or girl name?

Dom is a boy's name.

How popular is Dom?

Dom is a rare standalone name in the U.S.