What does the name Damon mean?

The name Damon means "To tame".

What is the origin of the name Damon?

Damon is a name of Greek origin.

In 2023, 686 babies were named Damon in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Damon is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Mythological

Births Last Year: 686 →

All-Time Total: 68,083

Peak Year: 1976

Damon is a Greek name meaning "to tame" or "subdue." It is derived from the Greek word "daman" which means "to master" or "to conquer."

Boy names closely related to Damon

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Girl names closely related to Damon

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Names with similar meaning to Damon

Damian Damien Damion

Births per year in the United States

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