Damon vs Benson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damon

Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Greek English American

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Boy #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

English American

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Damon Rank #456

Benson Rank #436

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Damon or Benson more popular?

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Damon and Benson mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin).

Are Damon and Benson boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Benson is primarily a boy name.