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Damon is a masculine name used in Greek Mythology and English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Derived from Greek δαμάζω (damazo) meaning ‘to tame’. According to Greek legend, Damon and Pythias were friends who lived on Syracuse in the 4th century BC." It ranked #501 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, derived from Greek δαμάζω (damazo) meaning ‘to tame’. According to Greek legend, Damon and Pythias were friends who lived on Syracuse in the 4th century BC. The entry lists its usage as Greek Mythology, English.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Damon ranked #501 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #501 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Damon mean?
Damon means "to tame", according to Behind the Name.
Is Damon a popular name?
Damon ranked #501 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Damon a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Damon appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Damon — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
