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Updated November 25, 2023 by Jennifer M.

Damon

  • Gender: Male
  • Origin: Greek
  • Meaning: To Tame, Subdue

What is the meaning of the name Damon?

The name Damon is primarily a male name of Greek origin that means To Tame, Subdue.

Damon Wayans, actor/comedian

Different Spellings of the name Damon:

Damen

People who like the name Damon also like:

Liam, Ethan, Aiden, Caleb, Damien, Alexander, Damian, Aria, Aurora, Chloe, Elena, Emma, Alice, Charlotte

Names like Damon:

Dean, Diem, Deion, Damani, Doman, Dutton, Diana, Dinh, Dino, Deanna, Donna, Denham, Domani, Dyami, Dena, Domna, Deanne, Dyan, Dian, Denae, Danon, Donnie, Damia, Dannon, Dima, Duena, Didina, Deimena, Dina, Donae

Stats for the Name Damon

checkmark Damon is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts
checkmark Damon is currently #424 in U.S. births

Potential drawbacks of using the name Damon:

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1. Potential mispronunciation or misspelling due to the uncommon nature of the name.
2. Association with negative connotations, such as the character Damon Salvatore from the TV show "The Vampire Diaries" who is often portrayed as a villain.
3. Limited availability of personalized items or souvenirs with the name Damon.
4. Possible confusion with similar-sounding names like Damian or Damien.
5. Perceived as an unconventional or unusual name choice, which may lead to teasing or bullying in certain social settings.