Brian vs Damon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brian

Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Greek English American

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Brian Rank #301

Damon Rank #456

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Brian or Damon more popular?

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Brian and Damon mean?

Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin). Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Brian and Damon boy or girl names?

Brian is primarily a boy name. Damon is primarily a boy name.