Damon vs Brian

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 #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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Damon Rank #456

Brian Rank #301

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Damon or Brian more popular?

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Damon and Brian mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin).

Are Damon and Brian boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Brian is primarily a boy name.