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    The first name Damon

    A boy’s name from Greek meaning “to tame”, “subdue”.

    Pronounced /ˈdeɪmən/ 2 syllables Male Also a surname

    Meaning and origin

    Greek origin

    Damon means “to tame”, “subdue” in Greek.

    From Ancient Greek Δάμων (Dámōn), a name famous for the story of Damon and Pythias; derivative of δαμάζω (damázō, “to tame, subdue”).

    From Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

    Popularity

    Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025

    In 2025, 32 boys were named Damon, making it the 953rd most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 1996, with 136 births (#226).

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    1,375
    babies named Damon, 1996–2025
    #953
    rank in 2025
    1996
    peak year

    Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Damon with other names.

    Popularity in the United States

    Babies named Damon at birth, 1880–2025

    In 2025, 604 boys born in the United States were named Damon, the 501st most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 1976, when 2,453 were.

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    69,157
    babies named Damon since 1880
    #501
    rank in 2025
    1976
    peak year

    US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

    Famous people named Damon

    20 on Wikidata, most written-about first

    • Damon Hill
      British racing driver, born 1960
    • Damon Wayans
      American comedian, writer, and actor (born 1960)
    • Damon Lindelof
      American screenwriter and producer (born 1973)
    • Damon Wayans Jr.
      American actor and comedian, born 1982
    • Damon Knight
      American science fiction writer, editor and critic (1922–2002)
    • Damon Runyon
      American writer (1880–1946)
    • Damon Herriman
      Australian actor, born 1970
    • Damon Stoudamire
      American basketball player-coach, born 1973
    • Damon Severson
      Canadian ice hockey player, born 1994
    • Damon Gupton
      American actor and orchestral conductor (born 1973)
    • Damon Jones
      American basketball player (born 1976)
    • Damon Dash
      American music executive (born 1971)

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    Questions

    What does the name Damon mean?
    Damon means “to tame”, “subdue” in Greek.
    What is the origin of the name Damon?
    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 the name Damon?
    In 2025, 32 boys born in England and Wales were named Damon, ranking 953rd. Its peak was 1996, with 136 births.
    Is Damon a boy's or a girl's name?
    Mostly a boy's name: 100% of the 69,157 US babies named Damon since 1880 were boys.
    When was Damon most popular?
    1976 in the United States, when 2,453 babies were named Damon, its highest rank at 104th.
    How do you pronounce Damon?
    Damon is /ˈdeɪmən/, 2 syllables.
    Is Damon also a surname?
    Yes. Damon is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.