How to say it
DA · mon
/ˈdeɪ.mən/
Masculine
Damon
To tame, subdue
What it means
Greek, from daman, 'to tame' or 'subdue.'
Damon comes from the Greek daman, 'to tame' or 'to conquer.' In legend Damon and Pythias were the truest of friends, each ready to die for the other, which made the name a byword for loyalty. Cool and a little brooding, it got fresh life from The Vampire Diaries. Said DAY-mun.
Popularity over time
peaked at #104 in 1976, currently #501 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–present. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Worth knowing
Damon and Pythias, the legendary loyal friends.
- Pop culture
Damon Salvatore of The Vampire Diaries.
Spelling variants
- Damien
- Daemon
- Damond