Allen vs Damon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Allen Rank #574

Damon Rank #456

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Damon more popular?

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Damon mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Allen and Damon boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Damon is primarily a boy name.