Damon name meaning

✍ Updated on: March 14th, 2023

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl

Origin: Old Greek and Latin

Usage: Bengali, English, Icelandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Damon

d(a)-mon

Meaning: To Tame, Constant and Tamer

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What does Damon mean?
Variations of Damon
Middle Names for Damon
How popular is Damon?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Damon
Sibling Names for Damon
Famous People Named Damon
Lists having Damon

What does Damon mean?

Widely Accepted and Conifer Damon has its origin in Old Greek and Latin, Damon means "To Tame, Constant or Tamer" and is substantially used in Norwegian, English, Swedish, Bengali, Danish, Icelandic and Finnish is used as a unisex name.

Damon is Latin equivalent of The Greek Name Δαμων.

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How do I pronounce Damon?

The two syllabled name Damon is pronounced, d(a)-mon.

Variants of Damon

Damianos, Damianus, Daemon, Damian, Damie, Daeman, Daimen

Names that rhyme with Damon

How popular is the name Damon?

a popular name in United States having over 64280 recievers in 151 years of usage. At present the name is rising, in 1976, it ranked 104th when 2455 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

Additionally, the first name has been in the top 500 baby names a staggering 62 times In England and Wales, Damon was once a common name since emerging in 1996 it has been given to over 1144 babies.

At the peak of its usage in 1996,. However after 23 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts.

Damon is a familiar baby name in France, it has been in use since 1994 and was able to reach the top 900 names.

In 2013, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 809 on boy names chart when 54 babies were named Damon. Over 397 people have been named Damon in France. Damon is a unique baby name in Netherlands, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 500 names.

Recently in 2018, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 476 on boy names chart when 31 babies were named Damon. Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 500 names.

In 2014, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 405 on boy names chart when 28 babies were named Damon. Over 289 babies in Belgium have been named Damon. Also, during its short run of just 1 years in Queensland, it had made it to the top 100 names.

In 1999, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 97 on boy names chart when 46 babies were named Damon.

Damon is an uncommon baby name in Ireland where it has been in use since 1977 and achieved its top ranking of 271 in 1988.

Damon is a rare baby name in Netherlands however it is still in use and also in Queensland. Damon is a common name in England, Australia, Iran, South Africa and Canada while somewhat familiar name in New Zealand, Pakistan, China, India, Ghana, Wales, Indonesia, Brazil, Scotland, Ivory Coast, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Zambia.

As per our findings, over 70000 babies have been bestowed Damon around the globe.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018	427	715
2017	436	704
2016	440	695
2015	427	713
2014	406	760

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Damon in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	565	105	0	5
	38	7	5	0

Numerological aspects of Damon

You find a way to disappoint yourself even if there's no reason for disappointment. You get disappointed when you realize that most people worry more about social appearances rather than personal growth. People envy your success and personal life, and would give just anything to be like you. You will learn that nothing matters more than love and dreams in life. Stop being so kind and show people their place in your life.

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Minea - Origin of Atypical and Modernistic Minea is in Latin is used commonly in Finnish, Swedish and German, meaning of Minea is "Intellect" is given to girls
Vincentine - Unconventional girl name Vincentine means "Vanquish" is originated from Latin
Marisha - Uncommon girl name Marisha is originated from Hebrew and Latin which is used specifically in English and Russian languages, Marisha means "Bitter, A Variation of Mary or Overthrow"
Kentin - Kentin's meaning is Fifth is rooted from Old English and Latin is used for boys

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Middle names for Damon

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Sibling Names for Damon

Looking for the perfect name to pair with Damon? Whether you're having twins or just want to find a complementary name for your little one, we've compiled a list of sibling names that go great with Damon. From classic choices to modern favorites, there's something here for every family.

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Famous people named Damon

Damon Rivers Headden, was majority leader of the Tennessee House of Representatives
Damon Intrabartolo, American composer, orchestrator and conductor
Damon Gray, English footballer
Damon Martin, American film producer
Damon Rochefort, Welsh scriptwriter, songwriter and producer
Damon Runyon, to Alfred Lee and Elizabeth Runyan
Damon Knight, American science fiction author, editor and critic
Damon Hill, British former racing driver
Damon Albarn, English musician, best known as the lead singer of the British rock band Blur as well as the co-founder
Damon Wayans, Damon Kyle Wayans Sr
Damon Stoudamire, American retired professional basketball player and the current head men's basketball coach at the University of the Pacific

Damon Keith, Senior United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and a former United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Damon Dash, American entrepreneur, music producer and actor
Damon Harris, African-American soul and R&B singer
Damon Jones, American retired professional basketball player
Damon Lindelof, American screenwriter, comic book writer
Damon Allen, former professional quarterback
Damon Minchella, English bass guitarist
Damon Hollins, former Major League Baseball outfielder
Damon Packard, underground American film director and actor
Damon Che, rock drummer and guitarist
Damon Searle, Welsh professional footballer

Damon Huard, former American football quarterback
Damon Lusk, stock car racer
Damon Duval, American former professional placekicker and punter
Damon Diletti, former field hockey goalkeeper from Australia,
Damon Berryhill, former Major League Baseball catcher and current manager for the AAA Gwinnett Stripers
Damon Buford, American former Major League Baseball center fielder with the Baltimore Orioles
Damon Bruce, American sports radio host
Damon Bailey, retired American basketball player
Damon Wayans Jr., Damon Kyle Wayans Jr
Damon & Naomi, American dream pop/indie folk duo,
Damon Galgut, award-winning South African playwright and novelist
Damon Santostefano, American film director and screenwriter

Damon DiMarco, New York City author, actor, playwright
Damon Andrews, director and actor from New Zealand
Damon Evans, athletics director/chief financial officer at the University of Maryland
Damon Evans, American actor, born in Baltimore, Maryland
Damon Johnson, American guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter
Damon Gibson, former professional football player of the National Football League
Damon Buffini,
Damon Keating, Australian former rugby league footballer
Damon Herriman, Australian actor
Damon White, former Australian Rules footballer
Damon Quinn, Northern Irish actor, writer and producer
Damon Ming, Bermudian footballer
Damon Scott, British entertainer known for his appearance

Damon Mays, Damon E. Mays, Jr
Damon Jones, former professional American football player
Damoni Burkhardt in A Snow Globe Christmas as Actress
Damon Fox in Traces of Death as
Damon Collazo in The Beauties Meet the Geeks: Part 1 as Casting Director
Damon Lee in Undercover Brother as Producer
Damon Sharpe in The Bounty Hunter as Soundtrack
In comedy and drama flick, Be Not Afraid!, Damon Pampolina played Perkins.
In 1987 comedy flick, Disorderlies, Damon Wimbley portrayed Kool.
Damon Bonetti portrayed the central character of Thom in 2007 comedy, romance movie Thomcats.
Damon Dennin, from 2004 comedy film White Girl Young Pretty, who portrayed Drew.

Damon Lipari, from 2009 drama film LA-308 Assassin Redemption, who portrayed Paul Matthews.
In 2013 comedy movie, The Failure, Damon Dunay played Rakib.