Damon vs Ari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damon

Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

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Damon Rank #456

Ari Rank #400

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Damon or Ari more popular?

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Damon and Ari mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Damon and Ari boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Ari is primarily a boy name.