Damon

Damon: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “to tame, subdue”
Origin: Greek
Say it: DAY-mun · 2 syllables
Used for: Boys

From Greek Damōn, related to a verb meaning 'to tame' or 'subdue.' In legend, Damon is remembered with Pythias for loyal friendship.

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How popular is Damon?

2024206 per million US babies

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Babies named Damon in 2024686

2024 rank#454 boys

Peak year1976

Total US babies since 188068,542

Damon has been fairly stable over the last fifteen years.

Names like Damon

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Damonito tame, subdue · Greek
Theodoregift of God · Greek
Sebastianfrom Sebaste · Greek
Alexanderdefender of men · Greek
Lukefrom Lucania · Greek
Christopherbearer of Christ · Greek
Andrewmanly, brave · Greek
Theogod · Greek

Damon questions

What does the name Damon mean?

Damon means "to tame, subdue". It comes from Greek. From Greek Damōn, related to a verb meaning 'to tame' or 'subdue.' In legend, Damon is remembered with Pythias for loyal friendship.

Is Damon a boy or girl name?

Damon is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Damon?

686 US babies were named Damon in 2024. Its peak year was 1976.

How do you pronounce Damon?

Damon is usually pronounced DAY-mun.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.