Damon vs Bo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damon

Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Greek English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #452 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to live, to dwell"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian American Chinese

24 High Risk

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Damon Rank #456

Bo Rank #452

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Damon or Bo more popular?

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Damon and Bo mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin).

Are Damon and Bo boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Bo is primarily a boy name.