Boy
Greek
2 syllables
Damon
DAY-mon
/ˈdeɪ.mən/
"To tame" — a name of classical loyalty, virtue, and quietly commanding presence
Damon derives from the Greek Damōn, related to the verb damazein meaning to tame or subdue. It is most celebrated through the ancient tale of Damon and Pythias, a story of profound friendship and loyalty in Syracuse in the 4th century BC. The name carries philosophical weight in Western culture and gained modern recognition through Matt Damon, the Oscar-winning actor.
Quick Facts
Letters5
SyllablesDa · mon
GenderBoy
OriginGreek
Root WordDamōn
MeaningTo tame, subdue
PopularityFamiliar
Peak Year1968
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayNovember 10
Nicknames
DameDayD
About the Name Damon
Damon means to tame or subdue in Greek. It also evokes the ancient story of Damon and Pythias, the epitome of loyal friendship.
Damon comes from ancient Greece, derived from the Greek damōn. It was made famous by the Pythagorean philosopher Damon of Syracuse.
Damon is a familiar but not overly common name in the US. It peaked in the late 1960s and remains steadily used.
Damon James, Damon Alexander, and Damon Lee are clean, confident combinations that work well with the name.
Damons are often seen as loyal, intelligent, and quietly strong — a name associated with deep friendship and understated leadership.
Damon is spelled D-A-M-O-N. It differs from Damien and Daemon, which have different origins and connotations.
Personality of Damon
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Damon
Creativity
70%
Elegance
76%
Independence
80%
Intelligence
82%
Strength
78%
Warmth
74%
Famous People Named Damon
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Matt Damon
Oscar-winning American actor and screenwriter known for Good Will Hunting
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Damon Hill
British Formula One World Champion driver
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Damon Albarn
British musician and frontman of Blur and Gorillaz
Middle Names for Damon
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Damon
Damon James
Damon Lee
Damon Alexander
Damon Michael
Damon Thomas
Damon Scott
Damon Blake
Damon Reid
Damon Cole
Damon Grey
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History of Damon
400 BC
Damon of Syracuse pledges his life for his friend Pythias, immortalizing the name in stories of loyalty
1500
The tale of Damon and Pythias retold in Renaissance literature and theater
1968
Damon reaches peak popularity in the US
1997
Matt Damon wins the Oscar for Good Will Hunting, reinvigorating the name
Numerology & Symbolism of Damon
2
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
7
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Gemini
5
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Deep Blue
💎
Lucky Stone
Lapis Lazuli
🌸
Lucky Flower
Lavender
Damon Around the World
How Damon is written in different languages and scripts
ديمون
Arabic
デイモン
Japanese
Дэймон
Russian
데이먼
Korean
达蒙
Chinese
Δάμων
Greek
डेमन
Hindi
דיימון
Hebrew
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