Damon vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damon

Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Damon Rank #456

Augustus Rank #409

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Damon or Augustus more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Damon and Augustus mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Damon and Augustus boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.