What origin is the name Pam?

Pam comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Pam a popular name?

Pam is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Pam does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good brother names for Pam?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Pam — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Pam

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Pam

Pam

Girl

greek

1 syllable

Pam is a greek girl's name meaning "Honey; diminutive of pamela: name invented in the 16th century for a heroine of the book arcadia, by sir philip sidney".

Pam is a girl name of greek origin meaning "Honey; diminutive of pamela: name invented in the 16th century for a heroine of the book arcadia, by sir philip sidney". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Honey; diminutive of pamela: name invented in the 16th century for a heroine of the book arcadia, by sir philip sidney

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Pam

Very rare in US records

What does Pam mean?

Pam is a girl name of greek origin meaning "Honey; diminutive of pamela: name invented in the 16th century for a heroine of the book arcadia, by sir philip sidney".