Gender: Boy
Meaning: To tame, gentle, one who subdues
Origin: Greek
Popularity: Ranked #454 in 2024 with 686 babies born.
History: Damon derives from the Greek 'damao,' meaning to tame. In Greek legend Damon was the devoted friend of Pythias, making the name a symbol of true friendship. It has been used in the English-speaking world since the medieval period and remains in steady use.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Damon? About 1 in 4,852 babies born in 2024 were named Damon, or roughly 1.9 per day in the United States.
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