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The baby name Damon is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdeɪmən/ (DAY-mən).

Damon is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪmən/ (DAY-mən)

What is the meaning of the name Damon ?

The baby name Damon is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdeɪmən/ (DAY-mən).

Damon is Greek in Origin.

Damon is a masculine given name of Greek origin, from Dāmon (Δάμων), a derivative of the verb damazō “to tame, subdue.” It thus conveys meanings such as “tamer,” “subduer,” and by extension “one who masters (oneself).” Variants and spellings include Damion, Daymon, Daemon/Daimon (closer transliterations), and the related but distinct Damian/Damianos; feminine forms include Damiana. Short forms are rare, though some use Day.

The name is anchored in the classical tale of Damon and Pythias, a paradigm of loyal friendship cited by ancient writers and later moralists. Revived by Renaissance humanists along with other Greco‑Roman names, Damon entered English usage intermittently before gaining wider currency in the 20th century, especially in North America. Contemporary visibility has been aided by public figures such as comedian Damon Wayans and musician Damon Albarn, while the name retains a timeless classical polish.

Damon has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Damon

Damon Albarn Musician · Born 1968 · Iceland Damon Albarn is best known as the frontman of the band Blur, famous for songs like 'Song 2' and 'Parklife'. He is also a key figure in the virtual band Gorillaz, known for hits such as 'Clint Eastwood'. Though British, he has a strong connection to Iceland, where he spends much of his time. Damon Wayans Jr. Actor · Born 1982 · United States Damon Wayans Jr. is an American actor and comedian best known for starring in New Girl and Happy Endings. He is also known for roles in Let's Be Cops and Big Hero 6. Damon Herriman Actor · Born 1970 · Australia Damon Herriman is an Australian actor best known for playing Dewey Crowe on Justified and Romeo on Flesh and Bone. Born on 31 March 1970, he is known for his strong character work on screen.

Celebrity babies named Damon

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Damon Elliott Dionne Warwick singer ★★★★★

Damon – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2024 #1 — 820
Germany Boys 2020 #1 — 431
MO 0 #51 2 2,706
AZ Girls 0 #75 1 1,051
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
CN 0 #84 3 3,857
JM 0 #92 2 3,714
TW 0 #101 3 4,523
QA 0 #103 4 7,011
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
Switzerland Boys 2024 #135 3 1,769
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
CR 0 #163 3 5,526
CN Boys 0 #167 177 9,639
HU Boys 0 #173 2 3,954
MT Boys 0 #175 5 4,064
Sweden Boys 2021 #181 3 1,578
AE 0 #183 5 10,220
RU 0 #192 3 3,641
MO Boys 0 #195 29 5,842
Belgium Boys 2014 #196 28 399
LU Boys 0 #209 10 4,970
TW Boys 0 #224 18 7,111
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
AO Boys 0 #247 3 5,568
JM Boys 0 #249 24 6,876
NA Boys 0 #251 3 6,830
Canada Boys 2024 #252 55 2,588
HR Boys 0 #256 4 3,997
SG 0 #260 10 11,010
GR Boys 0 #271 3 6,912
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
JP Boys 0 #288 10 7,909
KZ Boys 0 #290 7 6,578
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
MY 0 #318 13 12,352
HK 0 #322 27 8,483
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
HK Boys 0 #336 211 12,905
PL Boys 0 #336 5 6,459
CN Girls 0 #355 5 8,829
BR 0 #359 2 5,969
GH Boys 0 #359 3 8,138
France Boys 2021 #366 22 2,865
MU Boys 0 #366 4 8,477
PT Boys 0 #380 2 7,951
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
United States Boys 2024 #401 686 7,044
PH Boys 0 #406 3 11,440
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
Germany 0 #428 10 2,542
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
ZA 0 #430 18 14,421
CR Boys 0 #451 37 10,188
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
RU Boys 0 #477 29 12,621
PA Boys 0 #503 3 9,305
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
IR Boys 0 #520 33 10,162
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
CM Boys 0 #541 10 12,054
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
PS Boys 0 #559 3 10,655
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
BO Boys 0 #617 6 9,244
IL Boys 0 #623 3 10,983
SG Boys 0 #634 64 17,960
HK Girls 0 #648 3 16,104
Finland Boys 2026 #671 12 3,552
IQ Boys 0 #691 7 13,071
CL Boys 0 #693 8 13,390
BR Boys 0 #721 31 12,213
NL Boys 0 #731 222 5,873
QA Boys 0 #740 4 18,093
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
KW Boys 0 #803 4 18,755
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
TN 0 #857 9 13,765
ZA Boys 0 #858 334 25,619
PE Boys 0 #861 18 14,506
EG Boys 0 #872 15 15,035
Germany Boys 0 #885 68 5,697
CO Boys 0 #901 20 15,656
Spain Boys 0 #911 20 5,610
United States Girls 2004 #911 6 9,828
CL Girls 0 #914 2 14,098
OM Boys 0 #916 3 17,948
NG Boys 0 #917 35 16,906
MX Boys 0 #953 30 16,355
MY Boys 0 #964 148 25,439
IN Boys 0 #987 15 16,750
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,013 2 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,078 15 22,615
MA 0 #1,101 28 20,986
DZ 0 #1,140 37 20,130
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
TR 0 #1,196 16 19,440
ZA Girls 0 #1,231 6 25,928
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,357 115 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,582 33 28,008

Damon is popular in 71 countries — most recent births per country:

Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
France
United States
Switzerland

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People also ask about Damon

Damon is predominantly a boy's name.
Damon is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈdeɪmən/ (DAY-mən).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Damion, Daimon, Daymon, Dameon and Damone.
Yes, very popular — Damon ranked #1 in Ireland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 10 countries.
Damon ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2024).
Damon's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2024 in Ireland.
Yes — 3 notable people named Damon are in our database, including Damon Albarn (Musician), Damon Wayans Jr. (Actor), Damon Herriman (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Damon for their child, including Dionne Warwick.