Daman
Daman: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /dəˈmɑːn/
Meaning and origin of Daman
- A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.
Etymology
The place name is from Gujarati દમણ (damaṇ). *The given name derives from the Sanskrit equivalent of Ancient Greek Damian, the brother of Cosmas.
How popular is Daman?
Since 1880, 666 boys in the U.S. have been named Daman. Its highest rank for boys was #1545 in 1976. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Names similar to Daman
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Sibling name ideas for Daman
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Daman FAQ
What does the name Daman mean?
A male given name from Sanskrit used in India. The place name is from Gujarati દમણ (damaṇ). *The given name derives from the Sanskrit equivalent of Ancient Greek Damian, the brother of Cosmas.
What is the origin of the name Daman?
Daman is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Daman?
Since 1880, 666 boys in the U.S. have been named Daman. Its highest rank for boys was #1545 in 1976. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Daman a boy or girl name?
Daman is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 666 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.