Ariel vs Damon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ariel

Boy #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#512
Total SSA Count
595
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Damon

Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#456
Total SSA Count
686
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ariel Rank #512
Damon Rank #456

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 vs #512 for Ariel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ariel or Damon more popular?

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Ariel at #512 in the United States.

What do Ariel and Damon mean?

Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin). Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Ariel and Damon boy or girl names?

Ariel is primarily a boy name. Damon is primarily a boy name.

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