Damon

How to say it

ˈdeɪ.mən

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.

How to spell Damon

The standard spelling is Damon. Common variants include Damien, Daemon, Damond, but Damon is the most widely used form.

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• Worth knowing

  Damon and Pythias, the legendary loyal friends.

• Pop culture

  Damon Salvatore of The Vampire Diaries.

Who's worn it

Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.

• Damon Albarn English musician, frontman of Blur and co-creator of Gorillaz
• Damon Wayans American actor and comedian

Spelling variants

• Damien
• Daemon
• Damond

Names with the same feeling

• Dean Valley, or 'dean' (administrative head)
• Derek Ruler of the people
• Julian Youthful, or 'of the Julii'
• Dante Steadfast, enduring
• Simon He has heard

Common questions

What does the name Damon mean?

Greek, from daman, 'to tame' or 'subdue.'

What does Damon mean in Greek?

In Greek, Damon means "To tame, 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.

How do you pronounce Damon?

Damon is pronounced ˈdeɪ.mən. Say it as DA-mon, with the stress on the "da" syllable.

How do you spell Damon?

The standard spelling is Damon. Common spelling variants include Damien, Daemon, Damond.

Is Damon a boy or girl name?

Damon is traditionally a masculine name.

How popular is the name Damon?

Damon ranked #501 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.