Damon vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Ao

Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese Maori

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,516
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Damon Rank #456
Ao Rank #14,516

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 vs #14516 for Ao.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damon or Ao more popular?

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Damon and Ao mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Damon and Ao boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.

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