Damon
Damon: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdeɪmən/
Meaning and origin of Damon
- A male given name from Ancient Greek.
- A male given name from Albanian.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Δάμων (Dámōn), a name famous for the story of Damon and Pythias; derivative of δαμάζω (damázō, “to tame, subdue”).
How popular is Damon?
Since 1880, 316 girls and 68,841 boys in the U.S. have been named Damon (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2694 in 1974. Its highest rank for boys was #104 in 1976. In 2025 it ranked #501 for boys, with 604 babies given the name.
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Damon FAQ
What does the name Damon mean?
A male given name from Ancient Greek. A male given name from Albanian. From Ancient Greek Δάμων (Dámōn), a name famous for the story of Damon and Pythias; derivative of δαμάζω (damázō, “to tame, subdue”).
What is the origin of the name Damon?
Damon is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Damon?
Since 1880, 316 girls and 68,841 boys in the U.S. have been named Damon (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2694 in 1974. Its highest rank for boys was #104 in 1976. In 2025 it ranked #501 for boys, with 604 babies given the name.
Is Damon a boy or girl name?
Damon is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 316 girls and 68,841 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.